Education and Society Quiz
Authored by Nicole McCarthy
Social Studies
3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Durkheim, what is the purpose of education in creating social solidarity?
To select and allocate pupils to their future work roles
To prepare individuals for life in wider society
To judge individuals by universalistic standards
To transmit society's shared beliefs and values
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Parsons see as the role of school in preparing students for wider society?
To select and allocate pupils to their future work roles
To transmit society's shared beliefs and values
To judge individuals by universalistic standards
To act as a bridge between family and wider society
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Davis and Moore, what is the purpose of education in sifting and sorting individuals?
To prepare individuals for life in wider society
To transmit society's shared beliefs and values
To select and allocate pupils to their future work roles
To judge individuals by universalistic standards
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of education according to the Functionalist perspective?
To select and allocate pupils to their future work roles
To act as a bridge between family and wider society
To transmit society's shared beliefs and values
To prepare individuals for life in wider society
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Parsons describe the principles of school and society?
Based on meritocratic principles
Based on transmitting shared beliefs and values
Based on equal opportunity for all
Based on rewarding individuals based on effort and ability
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of school according to Parsons?
To transmit society's shared beliefs and values
To select and allocate pupils to their future work roles
To act as a bridge between family and wider society
To prepare individuals for life in wider society
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Davis and Moore, what is the purpose of inequality in education?
To ensure the most important roles are filled by the most talented people
To select and allocate pupils to their future work roles
To transmit society's shared beliefs and values
To judge individuals by universalistic standards
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