PSE4801
Assignment 4 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: 2024
1. INTRODUCTION
The role of the school in society has been a topic of debate among scholars and educators
for many years. Three prominent schools of thought - the functionalist, conflict, and
symbolic interactionist perspectives - offer diverse views on the role of the school in shaping
and reflecting broader societal norms, values, and power dynamics. The functionalist
perspective, rooted in the work of Emile Durkheim, views the school as a crucial social
institution that plays a key role in socializing individuals and preparing them for their future
roles in society. According to this perspective, schools provide the necessary knowledge
and skills that contribute to the functioning and stability of society.
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