GCSE Sociology of education Quiz 1 - Functionalist approach

Which type of theory is functionalism? (Tick all that apply)

• Conflict

• Consensus

• Interactionist

• Capitalist

Whi os the founding father of functionalism?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Eli Zaretsky

Which of the following did Durkheim identify as functions of educations? (Tick all that apply)

• the transmission of society’s norms and values

• social cohesion - to weld a mass of individuals into a united whole

• to help children learn they are part of something larger than themselves

• to help children develop a sense of commitment to the social group.

Durkheim describes schools as ' a society in m................'

Talcott Parsons described schools as a b........... between the family and society

What is a meritocratic society? (Tick all that apply)

• A society where people are rewarded for hard work and talent

• A society where rich people are given higher rewards than poor people

• A society where there is equality

• A society where status is achieved rather than ascribed

What type of standards did Parsons say children are judged on in the family

• meritocratic

• particularistic

• universalistic

• capitalist

What type of standards did Parson's say children are judged on in school?

• meritocratic

• universalistic

• particularistic

• capitalist

Which subject did Durkheim say was important for helping children to feel attached to their society ? ----------------

Which other Sociologist worked with Davis?