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Component 1: Socialisation and Culture (Section C, Education)
Quick questions on The role of education in society - Eduqas A-Level Sociology Education
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What is the functionalist view?Show answer
The key functionalist claims are:
What is the Marxist view?Show answer
Marxists reject the consensus picture, arguing education serves capitalism and the ruling class:
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Explain what Bowles and Gintis meant by the 'correspondence principle'. [6 marks]
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Analyse two functions that functionalists believe education performs. [12 marks]
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