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GCSE Sociology of education Quiz 1 - Functionalist approach

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Conflict

b)

Consensus

c)

Interactionist

d)

Capitalist

2.

Whi os the founding father of functionalism?

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Max Weber

c)

Emile Durkheim

d)

Eli Zaretsky

3.

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

a)

the transmission of society’s norms and values

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

4.

Durkheim describes schools as ' a society in m (a)   '

5.

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

6.

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

a)

A society where people are rewarded for hard work and talent

b)

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

c)

A society where there is equality

d)

A society where status is achieved rather than ascribed

7.

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

a)

meritocratic

b)

particularistic

c)

universalistic

d)

capitalist

8.

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

a)

meritocratic

b)

universalistic

c)

particularistic

d)

capitalist

9.

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

(a)  

10.

Which other Sociologist worked with Davis?

(a)  

11.

What is Davis and Moore's main concept? Role -------------------

(a)  

12.

Why do some people get better jobs according to Davis and Moore (You may tick more than one)

a)

They have parents who have contacts

b)

They work harder

c)

They go to private schools

d)

They have more natural talent

13.

What do American children do each day in school?

a)

Have assembly

b)

Say grace

c)

Pledge allegiance

d)

Pray

14.

How does wearing a uniform benefit students?

4 lines
15.

How does students wearing uniforms benefit society?

4 lines