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Functionalism means - Schools are linked to other institutions in society such as the state and the economy. - The schools take over from the family by socializing learners to work with people other than their family. -Schools teach skills and values to learners which will be useful in the workplace What are main ideas of functionalism? - Functionalist believe in social order: so schools play an important role in keeping society stable - Schools help society to function/ work more effectively. Functionalism is All learners who attend school are essentially equal: they have the same curriculum, classroom, uniform. Conflict theory argues that? - Some people and institutions have more power, such as economic power, than others. - Society is made up of social classes and they are unequal. - Some classes are more privileged than others. Conflict theory -Schools are not equal but there are deep inequalities in the schooling system. Schools are not for everyone. - Working-class schools are in general less privileged than middle-class schools. Conflict theorists emphasise Social justice issues and argue that society can change. What are symbolic interactionism's most important principles? - Considers the self/ individual - It argues that people: can Think can Make Meaning can Interpret Symbols, Language, Events. are Active (agents) not passive The theory can be applied in the classroom Symbolic Interactionism Teachers and learners interact and learners interact with each other Symbolic Interactionism In South Africa, post-apartheid citizenship education emphasises? the Constitution Redress for previous inequalities during apartheid Teaching for Democracy Participatory Citizenship Respect for Human Rights Sources of Diversity can include? - Gender - Race class - Access to Education - Culture Culture Is a way of life How people adjust to different environments Dress, religion, sports Symbol systems such as language Gender Is about masculinity and femininity Is socially constructed Is linked to socialization in that girls and boys are socialized into gender roles. This can result in stereotyping along gendered lines.