Answer to Question #312245 in Sociology for Thando

Question

Functionalism is one of the major theoretical approaches in sociology of education.briefly provide an explanation of the two levels of foci of functionalism

Answer 1

The functionalist theory of education focuses on how education serves the needs of society through development of skills, encouraging social cohesion and sorting of students. According to functionalists, the role of schools is to prepare students for participation in the institutions of society.