lesson 3

Question 1

the 3 social theories

Answer 1

structural-functionalist theory
conflict theory
symbolic interactionist theory

Question 2

he views society as a “system of interconnected parts each with a unique function. The parts have to work together for societal stability and balance.”

Answer 2

herbert spencer

Question 2

the proponent of the structural functional theory

Answer 2

herbert spencer

Question 3

The theory focuses on the ways that universal education serves the needs of society, seeing education in its manifest role: conveying basic knowledge and skills to the next generation.

Answer 3

Structural-Functional theory

Question 4

this act came about to address legal issues concerning online interactions and the internet in the Philippines.

Answer 4

cybercrime of 2012

Question 4

this theory is focused on social stability and solidarity

Answer 4

functionalist theory

Question 5

this theory focuses on how education serves the needs of society through the development of skills encouraging social cohesion.

Answer 5

functionalist theory of education

Question 6

4 purpose of schooling according to the functionalist theory is

Answer 6

intellectual
political
economic
social

Question 7

this purpose is educate future citizens, promote patriotism; promote assimilation of immigrants; ensure order, public civility and conformity to laws

Answer 7

political

Question 8

this purpose is acquisition of cognitive skills, inquiry skills

Answer 8

intellectual

Question 9

this purpose is to prepare students for later work roles; select and train the labor force needed by society

Answer 9

economic

Question 10

promote a sense of social and moral responsibility; serve as a site for the solution or resolution of social problems; supplement the efforts of other institutions of socialization such as the family and the church

Answer 10

Social

Question 11

this theory sees the purpose of education as maintaining social inequality and preserving the power of those who dominate society

Answer 11

conflict theory

Question 12

this curriculum socializes young people into obedience and conformity for them to be developed as docile workers.

Answer 12

hidden curriculum

Question 13

other term for symbolic interactionists’ perspective

Answer 13

symbolic interactionism

Question 13

3 tenets of symbolic interactionist theory

Answer 13

1. an individual’s action depends on meaning
2. different people may give different meanings to the same things
3. meanings change as individuals interact with one another

Question 14

this perspective directs sociologists to consider the symbols and details of everyday life, what these symbols mean, and how people interact with each other.

Answer 14

symbolic interactionists’ perspective

Question 15

this theory states that people interact with one another through symbols.

Answer 15

symbolic interactionist theory

Question 16

is an interaction of symbols between individuals who constantly interpret the world around them.

Answer 16

conversation