Question

Explain any two of Davis and Moore’s core principles in their analysis of the education system. Debunk one of these perspectives.

Answer 1

The two main core principles are -

1. Social stratification of educational system is necessary for the society.

2. Only talented and best trained people occupy higher positions in the society and only they are rewarded.

To debunk this statement it should be understood that scarcity of rewards for people occupying lower positions cannot justify the relationship between education system and greatness achieved in terms of ability. There is considerable doubt about the proposition that the educational system makes people great in terms of ability.