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functionalist theory of education  

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  • Functionalism is a social theory that has been applied to education. Within the functionalist paradigm, society is understood as stable and the components of society in balance with one another. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Functionalist Theory of Education]

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