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What is the sociology of education?

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The SYSTEMATIC study of the formal learning institutions and the INTERRELATIONSHIP between these institutions from a sociological viewpoint.

This field examines how societal factors influence education and vice versa.

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What impact does society have on schools?

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Cultural norms, values, and socioeconomic factors.

This impact can shape educational policies, curricula, and the overall school environment.

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What is the focus of Sociology and Education?

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The focus is on how institutions such as economics, politics, and religion influence and mold the education system.

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What role does education play in society?

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  • Education prepares young people for participation in society.
  • Powerful agent of socialisation.
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What basic factors influence a learner?

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Consider the influence of various institutions and social factors on a learner’s development.

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What is the relationship between education and the labour market?

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Education plays a crucial role in preparing individuals for the labour market.

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What are the two streams of thought in sociology regarding education?

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  • education as imparting science
  • serving broader social functions.
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How do some view the function of education?

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Education serves broader social functions beyond just imparting knowledge.

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What does the Positive Perspective by Durkheim focus on?

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It focuses on how education equips children for their positions in later life.

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What are the roots of Durkheim’s Positive Perspective?

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It has roots in the functionalist approach.

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How does Durkheim compare society?

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He compares society to a human body.

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What analogy has Durkheim used to understand society?

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He has always used the popular analogy of the human body.

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What does the Positivist Perspective focus on?

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It focuses on how education equips children for their positions in later life.

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What approach does the Positivist Perspective have roots in?

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It has roots in the functionalist approach.

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How does Durkheim use the analogy of the human body?

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He uses it to understand society.

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What role does education play in society according to Durkheim?

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Education makes up one part of the system in society.

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How are the different institutions in society related?

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They are interconnected and interdependent on one another.

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What is the goal of the institutions in society?

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They work towards maintaining social order.

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What does Durkheim focus on in his analysis?

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Durkheim focuses on the POSITION of values in society and the FUNCTION of schools in transferring those values to learners.

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What relationships did Durkheim analyze?

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  • schools and other public institutions
  • interplay between education and social change
  • schools and the function of a social system.
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What is the importance of society according to Durkheim?

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The importance of society is over the individual.

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How is moral order created in society?

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Moral order is created by members of society to guide our actions.

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What is the nature of society’s authority according to Durkheim?

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  • Society commands us because it is exterior and superior to us.
  • The moral distance between it and us makes it an authority before which our wills defer.
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Can we separate education from society?

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No, schools are a social system that promotes social order and stability in society.

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What does the educational system transmit?
The educational system transmits traditions, rules, values, and skills from one generation to another.
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What role does education play in culture?
Education maintains the 'accepted' culture.
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What is the purpose of knowledge in education?
Knowledge must work toward 'solidarity and integration rather than pluralism and differentiation.'
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What is the role of teachers in education?
Teachers are 'agents of legitimate knowledge transmission.'
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What does education prepare learners for?
Education prepares learners for work roles in adult life.
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What skills and values does education teach?
- punctuality - cooperation - conformity.
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What behavior does education encourage?
- socially appropriate behavior - acceptance of authority and academic ability.
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What is a criticism of functionalism in education?
The criticism of functionalism is that it ignores the allocation of adult roles and the gap between societal expectations of schools and actual school performance.
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What does the functionalist perspective emphasize?
- value consensus - integration - stability to keep society in balance.
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What does the functionalist perspective tend to ignore?
- ignore the diversity of interests - thoughts - ideologies - opposing interest groups in society.
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What does the conflict perspective highlight?
the tensions in society due to competition for resources.
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What are the two main groups identified in the conflict perspective?
- dominant (have’s) - subordinate groups (have nots).
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What characterizes the dominant group in society?
Command power and privilege and have access to resources and goods.
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What is the situation of the subordinate group in the conflict perspective?
lack power in society, leading to tensions and conflict between the groups.
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What do conflict theorists focus on regarding education?
examine how the education given to working-class children serves ruling class interests.
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How do conflict theorists view the role of education?
They share the view with functionalists that education prepares learners for future roles in family, economy, and society.
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What is Marx's belief about the education system?
Marx believes the education system perpetuates the dominance of one class over another.
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How does Marx view the role of schools in society?
Marx believes schools support the status quo and preserve inequality, especially under capitalism.
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What are the two types of functions in education according to the Conflict Perspective?
- manifest (obvious, stated) - latent (concealed, covert) functions.
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What is the manifest function of education?
Provide skills and prepare learners for their future roles in society.
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What is the latent function of education?
- The latent function is unrecognized and unintended - Sometimes referred to as the hidden curriculum —> prepares students to accept what is given and not to be critical or question things.
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How does education affect class inequalities in society?
Education perpetuates class inequalities in society.
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Do the haves and have-nots receive different education in South Africa?
Yes, the haves and have-nots receive different education in South Africa.
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What is the Conflict Perspective?
A theoretical framework that examines social inequalities and divisions in society.
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What is Credentialism?
The idea that some people are better than others based on their educational credentials.
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What does Credentialism denote?
It is a status marker and denotes knowledge or expertise in an area.
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What do Conflict theorists argue about Credentialism?
Further creates social divisions in society and rewards people unequally based on their class position.
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What is the role of schools according to Conflict theorists?
They argue that schools merely propagate social inequality in society.
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Is there Credentialism in South Africa?
This is a question posed to consider the presence of Credentialism in SA.
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What does Weber's work provide regarding schools?
Weber's work on bureaucracies, organisations, and status provides a macro overview of how schools are organised while also offering an interpretive perspective.
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What framework did Weber provide for formal organisations of schools?
- division of labour - administrative hierarchy - rules and regulations - formal relationships - rational behaviour.
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What issue did Weber consider in relation to schools?
Weber considered the issue of 'STATUS CULTURES' and how schools perpetuate this relationship among groups both inside and outside of schools.
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How does power influence education according to Weber?
Power places PRESSURE on education, supporting the interests of the dominant group: 1. Bureaucratization of Education 2. Credentialism 3. Reinforcement of Status and Class Divisions 4. Control through Rationalization 5. Influence of Political Power 6. Domination of Technical Knowledge
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What did Weber argue regarding teachers and academics?
Weber argued that teachers and academics should keep their values under control in a classroom. TEACHERS MUST PASS ON ONLY FACTS.
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What should teachers and academics focus on according to Weber?
Teachers and academics should only teach facts.
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How would Marx's view differ from Weber's regarding facts and values?
Marx would disagree, stating that fact and value are closely interwoven.
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What does society structure itself around according to the interpretivist perspective?
1. economics 2. status 3. power
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What is central to the interpretivist perspective?
Symbolic interactionism is central to the interpretivist perspective —> how meanings are constructed.
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What does the interpretivist perspective emphasize?
It emphasizes how meanings are constructed.
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What does the interpretivist perspective concentrate on?
It concentrates on the interactions of individuals and the behavior of small groups.
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What do individuals sharing a culture have in common?
Their immediate experiences and norms and values.
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What do individuals sharing a culture have in common?
They have much in common in terms of their immediate experiences and norms and values.
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What does the Interpretivist Perspective recognize?
It recognizes differences due to individual experiences of class and broader social experiences.
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What is the focus of the Interpretivist Perspective?
The focus is on the actions between teacher, student, parental, and peer-group relationships.
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What theories are found within the interactionist perspective?
Tracking and labelling theory.
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What is tracking or streaming in education?
It is a sorting mechanism used to assign students to particular programmes or educational streams based on evaluations.
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What are some potential positives and negatives of streaming?
This is a question for reflection.
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What criticism does the interactionist perspective face?
It has been criticised for failing to acknowledge the agency of individuals in the education process.
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What is a legacy of apartheid in South Africa's education?
The legacy of apartheid continues to affect educational access and quality in South Africa.
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What are FET colleges?
FET colleges are Further Education and Training colleges that provide vocational education.
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What is the National Central Application system?
It is a system used for applying to higher education institutions in South Africa.
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What issue do South African schools face regarding teachers?
Many schools have vacant teacher posts, leading to a shortage of qualified educators.
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What challenges do South African schools face with textbooks?
There are issues with the availability and distribution of textbooks in schools.
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What is a significant concern in South African schools?
Sexual abuse is a serious issue affecting students in South African schools.
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What societal issues impact education in South Africa?
Exclusion and inequality are major societal issues affecting educational opportunities.
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What types of schools exist in South Africa?
There are both public and private schools in South Africa.
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What is a challenge related to student retention?
Many students struggle to remain in school until graduation.
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What is a concern regarding teaching as a profession?
Teaching is often undervalued and faces challenges in attracting qualified professionals.
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How does poverty affect families in South Africa?
Poverty significantly impacts educational access and family stability.
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What health crisis affects families in South Africa?
HIV/AIDS is a major health issue that affects many families.
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What type of households are prevalent in South Africa?
Single and child-headed households are common in South Africa.
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What is important for addressing educational challenges?
All-inclusive dialogue is essential for addressing the challenges in education.
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What are examples of the STATE in education today:
- legacy of apartheid - education policies - FET colleges - National central application system
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What are examples of SOCIETY in education today:
- exclusion - inequality - public/ private schools - student retention - teaching as a profession
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What are examples of SCHOOLS in education today:
- vacant teacher posts - textbooks - sexual abuse
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What are examples of FAMILY in education today:
- poverty - HIV/ AIDS - Single and child headed households - all inclusive dialogues

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