Answer to Question #202697 in English for REMON

Question

2.1 According to functionalism, what are manifest and latent functions (define these concepts)? Give examples of a manifest and a latent function in schools (apply the concepts and use your own examples). (6)

2.2 According to functionalists, what do schools provide for learners that families cannot provide? (4)

2.3 Discuss, from a functionalist perspective, how schools transmit norms and values to learners. Provide a school -based example of this transmission. (5)

2.4 What criticisms can be directed towards functionalist theory? Give an example of one criticism in relation to South African schools. (5)

Answer 1

2.1 Functionalism is a philosophical doctrine that a thought is not about what is constituted but work according to its function, manifest function in school encompasses providing students or learners with intellectual framework and practical skills for instance science subjects has practical lesson as an example, in contrast latent function in schools includes socialization of learners with peers.

2.2 According to functionalist education has taken about or almost full responsibility of the families both latent and manifest for instance a latent function like courtship, political and social integration. on other hand some of manifest functions which are not provided by families like social placement and control.

2.3 From functionalist perspective schools provide ideas and values to learners through hidden curriculum in which every school has its own of working and dispersion of knowledge. Schools not only teach formally but also transmit manners, attitudes and discipline.

2.4 some of fundamental critics of functionalist theory in South Africa is that functionality theory based on socialization.