Sociology · Year 12 · Education and Sociological Theory · 1.º Período
The Role and Functions of the Education System
Exploring functionalist, Marxist, and feminist perspectives on the role of education in society.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA AS Sociology 3.1.1.2 (The role and functions of the education system)OCR Sociology H180/01 (Socialisation, culture and identity)
About This Topic
Exploring functionalist, Marxist, and feminist perspectives on the role of education in society.
Key Questions
- What is the purpose of education?
- How do different sociological perspectives view the education system?
- Does education promote social mobility or reproduce inequality?
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