Answer to Question #216669 in Sociology for Ziyanda Ngese

Question

“Culture defines acceptable ways of behaving for members of a particular society and to a large degree, culture determines how members of society think and feel: It directs their actions and defines their outlook on life (Haralambos & Holborn 2013: 5; SoE 2018: 82-83).”Briefly discuss what the concept of “culture” entails and indicate the role of the school in the conveyance of culture in the present multi-cultural society we live in. [10 marks]

Answer 1

Culture is simply a mirror of the society as it depicts all societal practices and norms may they be social, political, or economic norms.

School plays a vital role in culture conservation. In this case, school helps in protecting diversified traditions, values of society while promoting and developing such norms in time ti time. Furthermore, school preserves the culture for the next generation.