Sociology - Education

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Functionlism

Equal chance to succeed in education system well

educated workforce lead economic growth.

Skill Provision

Education teaches people the skills that are needed in a include basic skills like numeracy + literacy needed for a workforce

Role Allocation

Education given to people who suit the job because its appropriate for their talents e.g. qualifications. Ensures that the most talented to occupations are functionally important. Considered as ideas of equality of opportunity

Socialization

Education helps by socializing young people into cultural values. Durkheim thought that increase in individualism leads to less solidarity which shows through citizenship.