Sociology: A-Level- Functionalism And
Education Questions And Correct Answers
The bridge theory Parsons argued that, after primary socialisation within the family, the
school takes over as the focal socializing-agency: school acts as a bridge between family and
society as a whole, preparing children for their adult roles in society.
Durkheim's 'mini society' Argued school is a society in miniature. Preparing us for life in
wider society. Eg in both school and work we have to cooperate with people who are neither
friends nor family. Follow rules, codes of conduct, authority, obedience
Teaching skills valuable for work Durkheim noticed that an advanced industrial economy
required a massive and complex division of labour. At school, individuals learn the diverse skills
necessary for this to take place. Eg we may all start off learning the same subjects, but then later
on we specialise when we do GCSEs
Parson's standards in the family and education Particularistic- Judged by your immediate
family
Universalistic- Equal standards that apply to everyone, eg workplace, education, and law
Education Questions And Correct Answers
The bridge theory Parsons argued that, after primary socialisation within the family, the
school takes over as the focal socializing-agency: school acts as a bridge between family and
society as a whole, preparing children for their adult roles in society.
Durkheim's 'mini society' Argued school is a society in miniature. Preparing us for life in
wider society. Eg in both school and work we have to cooperate with people who are neither
friends nor family. Follow rules, codes of conduct, authority, obedience
Teaching skills valuable for work Durkheim noticed that an advanced industrial economy
required a massive and complex division of labour. At school, individuals learn the diverse skills
necessary for this to take place. Eg we may all start off learning the same subjects, but then later
on we specialise when we do GCSEs
Parson's standards in the family and education Particularistic- Judged by your immediate
family
Universalistic- Equal standards that apply to everyone, eg workplace, education, and law
