Answer to Question #202699 in English for REMON

Question

3.1 What does conflict theory argue about the role of schools in capitalist society? Start your answer: Conflict theorists argue that … . (6)

3.2 How does conflict theory differ from functionalism? ( (4)

3.3 Discuss the neo-Marxist interpretation of schooling. (4)

3.4 Explain how conflict theorists see the role of the family. (2)

3.5 Discuss TWO criticisms of conflict theory. (4)

Answer 1

1. Conflict theory argue that the purpose of education is maintaining social equality and preserving the power of those who dominate society
2. Functionalism states that each aspect of a society serves a function and are necessary for the survival of that society while the conflict theory states that a society is in perpetual class conflict due to the limitation and the unequal distribution of resources.
3. Neo-Marxist has a lot of suggestions on education. Some suggestions are then made for overcoming these persistent limitations—most notably a hyper‐rationalistic image of education and a lack of direct attention to both production relations and educational relations.
4. According to conflict theorists, the family works toward the continuance of social inequality within a society by maintaining and reinforcing the status.
5. One major criticism against conflict theory is that it ignores how different social institutions like family, education, politics, religion, etc. provide essential functions in society also conflict theory has been criticized for its focus on change and neglect of social stability.