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This overview examines the sociological perspectives on the education system, highlighting how it influences societal roles and perpetuates or challenges social order. It delves into Functionalist, Marxist, Feminist, and Postmodernist views, as well as market-oriented approaches, and traces the evolution of the UK education system from the 1944 Education Act to the comprehensive school movement.
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Education promotes social solidarity and prepares individuals for societal roles
Moral Education and Transmission of Values
Education plays a crucial role in instilling society's core values and beliefs
Mediator Between Family and Society
Schools act as a bridge between the family and society, promoting universalistic and meritocratic principles
Education reinforces social hierarchy and rewards individual achievement and effort
The ruling class uses education to maintain control over the working class and perpetuate class conflict
Education is one of the institutions used to reinforce class disparities and uphold capitalist dominance
Schools socialize students to become submissive workers in a capitalist economy
Educational structures and practices perpetuate gender biases and uphold patriarchal norms
While there have been advancements in female education, gender biases still exist in curricula and school environments
The education system reinforces capitalist patriarchal ideologies and socializes boys to assume dominant roles over girls
Competition among educational institutions is believed to foster excellence and innovation
Neoliberal and New Right ideologies advocate for less government involvement in education, promoting consumer choice and accountability for schools
The marketization of education aims to better prepare students for participation in a global economy
Postmodern theories explore how the education system has adapted to the changing needs of a diverse and consumer-driven society
The education system has shifted towards a market-oriented approach, redefining schools as business entities and catering to diverse learning preferences
Education must prepare students for life in an interconnected global community