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WorksheetsGCSE Sociology of education Quiz 1 - Functionalist approach
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 16mins
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 (a) '
Talcott Parsons described schools as a b (a) 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 ? ----------------
(a)
Which other Sociologist worked with Davis?
(a)
What is Davis and Moore's main concept? Role -------------------
(a)
Why do some people get better jobs according to Davis and Moore (You may tick more than one)
They have parents who have contacts
They work harder
They go to private schools
They have more natural talent
What do American children do each day in school?
Have assembly
Say grace
Pledge allegiance
Pray
How does wearing a uniform benefit students?
How does students wearing uniforms benefit society?
