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    What is the functionalist view of the role of the education system?

    Question #72656. Asked by chickenpoo2. (Nov 26 06 8:34 AM)


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    		The functionalists have identified education as a crucial part of the socialisation process as it transmits and re-inforces society’s norms and values, prepares children for adult roles and selects young people in terms of their abilities for crucial roles. However, their views have been criticised for various reasons mainly for being to optimistic in how the educational system operates.

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    Nov 26 06, 10:16 AM

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