Durkheim's Views on Education

According to Durkheim, what is one of the primary functions of education?

• To promote social solidarity

• To increase individual wealth

• To discourage religious beliefs

• To eliminate social classes

What is social solidarity according to Durkheim?

• The economic ties that bind us together

• The social ties that bind us together

• The political ties that bind us together

• The religious ties that bind us together

What type of solidarity was typical of the pre-industrial era?

• Secular solidarity

• Industrial solidarity

• Mechanical solidarity

• Organic solidarity

Which subjects are mentioned as promoting a sense of shared heritage?

• Mathematics and Science

• History and Literature

• Economics and Politics

• Art and Music

What was a controversial aspect of the British curriculum reform under Michael Gove?

• Focus on British values

• Emphasis on American literature

• Removal of British history

• Inclusion of more European history

What is a criticism of the teaching of British values?

• It promotes global understanding

• It marginalizes minority ethnic groups

• It encourages religious diversity

• It focuses on economic growth

What is one of the functions of education according to Durkheim in the modern era?

• To teach basic agricultural skills

• To provide specialist skills for a diverse workforce

• To promote religious education

• To eliminate the need for formal education

What is a Marxist criticism of the education system?

• It encourages critical thinking

• It serves the interests of the ruling class

• It provides comprehensive global history

• It promotes equality among all classes

What is a feminist criticism of the teaching of specialist skills?

• It focuses too much on technical skills

• It promotes gender equality in all fields

• It creates hierarchies of employment

• It encourages girls to pursue all subjects equally

What is a functionalist perspective on the role of education in society?

• To perpetuate class inequality

• To maintain social order and cohesion

• To promote individualism

• To encourage political dissent