Instrumental views of the curriculum put an emphasis upon its serving an extrinsic aim or external purposes such as producing citizens who will benefit society. This can be contrasted with the view that the curriculum should serve the intrinsic aim of providing a value in its own right, so that it is seen as self-fulfilling and providing experiences that are worthwhile. Vocationalism is a particular subset of the instrumental view of the curriculum. Those that promote this view argue that the curriculum should be designed to prepare children for the world of work.