ON THEORIES OF SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION: A GLANCE AT THE TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

Authors : Özlem YILDIRIM TAŞTI

Pages : 1810-1825

Doi:10.30783/nevsosbilen.1298360

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Publication Date : 2023-09-25

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Education and schools in general are one of the most controversial issues of modern societies. The function of education as a social phenomenon is examined within the scope of the sociology of education. There are four different perspectives used as references to explain the role of education in society. In this paper, the theories in the field of sociology of education are presented under two headings: functionalist perspectives and critical perspectives. Afterward, the Turkish education system was interpreted in light of these theories. As a result, it was concluded that the Turkish education system generally reflects functionalist perspectives. Lastly, in light of the information presented in this paper, suggestions were made for further research and policy-making.
Keywords : çatışmacı kuramlar, eğitim sosyolojisi, işlevselci kuramlar, Türk eğitim sistemi