Which sociologist argued that school is a miniature and reflection of society rather than an individual?

Education is generally seen as the foundation of society which brings economic wealth, social prosperity, and political stability. It is a major aspect of the development of any modern society and the most significant indicator of the overall development of any region.

Key Points

• John Dewey wrote extensively on this theme and his two contributions are very appropriate here - The School and Society (1899), Democracy and Education (1916). 
• He argues that school is a miniature reflection of society rather an individual. 
• Education is concerned with all people and considered as a basic social need of all societies. John Dewey viewed that being a social need education performs major functions to society as follows:
  • Transmission of culture
  • Reduce inequality and disparity
  • Social mobility and social change
  • Development of new knowledge
  • Individual development

Hence, we conclude that the above statement is of Dewey.