PSE4801
Assignment 2 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due date: May 2025
Chapter 1
1.1 How does functionalism view schooling?
Functionalism views schooling as a critical institution that contributes to the stability and
functioning of society. From this perspective, schools serve both manifest and latent
functions. The manifest function is the clear, intended purpose of teaching intellectual
skills, such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The latent function, however, is more
subtle—it includes the socialization of students into the norms, values, and expectations
of society. Functionalists believe that schools prepare children for adult roles by instilling
in them the norms necessary to operate effectively in a modern, industrialized society.
These include independence, achievement, universalism, and specificity. Schools thus
function to integrate individuals into the economic, political, and cultural systems by
teaching conformity, discipline, and the importance of merit. They are also seen as
providing role differentiation and reinforcing group solidarity, enabling society to
modernize and remain cohesive. Functionalists like Dreeben and Moore argue that
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Assignment 2 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number:
Due date: May 2025
Chapter 1
1.1 How does functionalism view schooling?
Functionalism views schooling as a critical institution that contributes to the stability and
functioning of society. From this perspective, schools serve both manifest and latent
functions. The manifest function is the clear, intended purpose of teaching intellectual
skills, such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The latent function, however, is more
subtle—it includes the socialization of students into the norms, values, and expectations
of society. Functionalists believe that schools prepare children for adult roles by instilling
in them the norms necessary to operate effectively in a modern, industrialized society.
These include independence, achievement, universalism, and specificity. Schools thus
function to integrate individuals into the economic, political, and cultural systems by
teaching conformity, discipline, and the importance of merit. They are also seen as
providing role differentiation and reinforcing group solidarity, enabling society to
modernize and remain cohesive. Functionalists like Dreeben and Moore argue that
Terms of use
education supports the transmission of social norms required
By making for
use survival in complex
of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
