FUNCTIONALIST THEORIES OF EDUCATION IN SOCIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Meritocracy
System where success is based on individual merit.
Functionalist Theory
Focuses on societal functions and structures.
Social Solidarity
Sense of belonging and community in society.
Value Consensus
Shared norms and values among society members.
Role Allocation
Assigning students roles based on abilities.
Social Cohesion
Unity and cooperation among society's members.
Structuralist Theory
Emphasizes social structures over individual actions.
Positivism
Approach using scientific methods to study society.
Educational Policies
Guidelines affecting education systems and practices.
Differential Educational Achievement
Variations in academic performance among social groups.
Teacher/Pupil Relationships
Interactions between educators and students.
Pupil Identities
How students perceive themselves within the school.
GRADED A+
Meritocracy
System where success is based on individual merit.
Functionalist Theory
Focuses on societal functions and structures.
Social Solidarity
Sense of belonging and community in society.
Value Consensus
Shared norms and values among society members.
Role Allocation
Assigning students roles based on abilities.
Social Cohesion
Unity and cooperation among society's members.
Structuralist Theory
Emphasizes social structures over individual actions.
Positivism
Approach using scientific methods to study society.
Educational Policies
Guidelines affecting education systems and practices.
Differential Educational Achievement
Variations in academic performance among social groups.
Teacher/Pupil Relationships
Interactions between educators and students.
Pupil Identities
How students perceive themselves within the school.
