Answer to Question #207850 in English for Hangwy

Question

5.1 Discuss the role of the family as a social institution. (5) 5.2 Discuss the role of the economy as a social institution. (5) 5.3 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the micro-system in a society? (3) 5.4 According to Bronfenbrenner what is the chronosystem? (3) 5.5 The ecology of a school can also be termed a ‘school climate’. Define what is meant by the school climate. (2) 5.7 Draw on your own school experience and provide an example of a ‘school climate’. (2)

Answer 1

5.1 Discuss the role of a family as a social institution.

The family performs several essential functions in the society. It socializes the children, it provides emotional and practical support for its members and it helps to regulate sexual activity and sexual reproduction. It also provides its members with identity.

5.2 Discuss the role of the economy as a social institution.

The economy is the social institution that organizes the production, distribution and consumption of a society's good and services.

5.3 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the micro-system in a society? 

The microsystem is the small, immediate environment the child lives in. It is the layer closest to the child and contains the structures with which the child has direct contact.

5.4 According to Bronfenbrenner what is the chronosystem?

The chronosystem is made up of the environmental events and transitions that occur throughout a child's life, including any socio-historical events.

5.5 The ecology of a school can also be termed a ‘school climate’. Define what is meant by the school climate

School climate refers to the quality and character of school life. It is based on the patterns of students', parents' and school personnel's experience of school life and reflects norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teachings and learning practices and organizational structures.

5.7 Draw on your own school experience and provide an example of a ‘school climate.

A positive school climate is related to many positive student outcomes. For example, positive school climate is associated to higher academic performance, better mental health and less bullying.