Sociology Answers

Highly complex, industrialised societies tend to

Which of the following have contributed towards the development of new social patterns in society?
a, the development of technology
b, traditional values
c, the growth of mass media
d, making predictions

What are the aspect that Ballantine and hammock (2012) consider should be part of education

Which of the following have contributed towards the development of new social patterns in society
A. The development of technology
B. Traditional values
C. The growth of mass media
D. Making predictions

Functionalist suggest that schools have a latent function which is to

The economic system is...
A) a set of arrangements by which a society produces, distributes and consumes goods
B) interlinked with society
C) owned and controlled by the workers in South Africa
D) crucial to the survival of modern society

It can be argued that the school...
A. is a micro unit.
B. is where secondary socialization takes place
C. has a formal curriculum
D. plays the same role as the family

1. a
2. d
3. c and d
4. b and c

Conflict theorists argue that schools... a) are not a social benefit b) provide opportunities to those who work hard c) reward students d) prepare people to become compliant workers in a capitalist economy
1. a), b) and c)
2. b) and c)
3. a) and d)
4. b), c) and d)

Functionalists believe that social class inequalities are... a)the result of fluid class boundaries b) unfair c) necessary as they motivate people to take on important positions d) disrupt the smooth running of society
1. a) and d)
2. c)
3. b) and d)
4. b)

Describing aspects that must be considered in order to implement inclusive education schools