Functionalist Theory of Education — Eduqas GCSE Sociology C200
Eduqas GCSE Sociology · C200
Functionalist Theory of Education
What you need to know
Evaluate the Functionalist theory of education, specifically how it serves the needs of society and the economy.
Explain how education facilitates social mobility and fosters social cohesion, with reference to Durkheim's work on the transmission of norms and values.
Understand the concepts of achieved status and how education operates on meritocratic principles, referencing the work of Parsons.
