Sociology Answers

Explain what is meant by context in symbolic interactionism give an example of two different contexts found in schools

Briefly discuss the following concepts:role differentiation and social solidarity. Provide examples to explain their meaning

Discuss how some symbolic interactionist theorists view the family in relation to socialisation

A.Social class is 'achieved 'rather than 'given' at birth? Briefly discuss this statement
B.what is meant by access to education? Do you think there are groups in society that have greater access to education than others?

A.Functionalists argue that for societies to survive and develop there needs to be some agreement or consensus on norms and values. Briefly argue whether you think we have agreement on norms and values in South African schools. B.how conflict theory differs from functionalist theory in relation to education. C.Discuss how some symbolic interactionist theorists view the family in relation to socialisstion .D.Explain 'soft' and 'hard' notions of community participation in citizenship education

A.Briefly indicate two positive and two negative features of the functinalist theory. B.Briefly discuss the following concepts:role differentiation and social solidarity provide examples to explain their meaning
C.discuss two of the principles of the theory of symbolic interactionism.Din a paragraph discuss what is meant by democracy discuss both ancient and modern concepts of democracy.

A.explain why conflict theorists suggest that conflict between the 'haves' and the 'have nots' is inevitable in society.B.Discuss five criticisms of education/schooling as propagated by conflict theorists
C.explain what is meant by the 'hidden curriculum ' provide an example of how the hidden curriculum functions in schools
D.explain what is meant by context in symbolic interactionism.give an example of two different contexts found in schools

Discuss five criticism of education by conflict theorist

Discuss the school as a social institution. What role does it play in society? How is the school linked to the workplace.