PSE4801 ASSIGNMENT 4 ( ESSAY) DETAILED SOLUTIONS ( SEMESTER TWO 2023)

PSE4801
IFP3701
ASSIGNMENT 4
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Philosophy and Sociology
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SEMESTER 2
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, TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Introduction to the essay:

Introduce the two schools of thought and their opposing views regarding the role of the

school in society. ............................................................................................ Page (2,3,4)

2. Body of the essay:

2.1 Critically reflect on the functionalist perspective on schooling in terms of the following:

 Functionalism as grounded in the natural and physical sciences with reference to the

functional contribution of society’s sub-systems. (5). ......................................... Page 5

 Role differentiation and social solidarity (15) ...................................................... Page 6

 Equal educational opportunities (15) ............................................................ Page 7,8,9




2.2 Critically reflect on the conflict theorists’ and neo-Marxist perspective on schooling in terms

of the following:

 Marxist theory and education (10) .................................................................... Page 10

 Class consciousness, false consciousness and hegemony (15) ............... Page 11 & 12

 Neo-marxist interpretation of schooling in a capitalist society (10) ...............Page 13, 15




4. Conclusion to the essay (no new information and argumentation): Conclude on your opposing

views of the school by the functionalists and Marxists as instruments of maintaining order and

initiating change, respectively. (15) ........................................................................Page 16,17

Bibliography .............................................................................................................. Page 18


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