Education- Core Themes And Key Terms Flashcards
Define socialisation
Learning norms and values
Define culture
The way of life in society
Define identity
How you want to be viewed
What is social differentiation?
The distinction made between social groups and people on the basis of biological physiological and sociostructural factors such as age,sex or ethnicity resulting in the assignment of roles (a status within society)
Define power
The ability to achieve aims or further the interests you hold even when opposed by others
Define stratification
The existence of structured inequalities in life chances between groups in society
Define education
The process of acquiring knowledgeable and skills both formally and informally
What is formal education?
Education provided in specialist institutions and is taught through official curriculums
What is informal education?
Refers to the learning that takes place outside of particular subjects- secondary socialisation
Define norms
How you are expected to behave in the classroom
