functions of education

Which group tends to emphasize equality of opportunity in education?

• Functionalists

• Sociologists

• Marxists

• Political thinkers

What is the term used for preparing children for adult life, particularly for work?

• Functionalism

• Vocationalism

• Marxism

• Educationalism

What is one goal of the education system in helping children according to the document?

• To become passive members of society

• To live unproductive lives

• To become active participants in society

• To avoid adult responsibilities

According to Emile Durkheim, what was the primary role of the education system?

• To ensure social stability and social cohesion

• To promote individualism and independence

• To encourage economic competition

• To eliminate social classes

What did Talcott Parsons believe about the role of schools?

• Schools should focus on cultural education

• Schools allocate roles to the more talented

• Schools should eliminate social classes

• Schools should promote individualism

What is the Marxist view of the education system?

• It reproduces the ruling class's ideology

• It promotes social equality

• It encourages individualism

• It focuses on cultural education