Sociological Foundations of Education

Question 1

What are the three social theories?

Answer 1

Structural Functionalist Theory
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Question 2

The proponent of structural- functionalist that views society as a system of interconnected parts each with a unique function. The parts have to work together for stability and balance of society.

Answer 2

Herbert Spencer

Question 3

Im this theory, just like human parts it mus be coordinate and collaborate for society to function well.

Answer 3

Structural- Functionalist Theory

Question 4

A theory of society that focuses on the structures that create the society and how the society is able to remain stable.

Answer 4

Functionalism

Question 5

Focuses on how education serves the need of society through the development of skills encouraging social cohesion.

Answer 5

Structural- Functionalist Theory

Question 6

The purposes of schooling according to functionalists.

Answer 6

Intellectual, political, economic, and social

Question 7

This constant competition between two groups forms the basis for the ever- changing nature if society.

Answer 7

Conflict theory

Question 8

Education is a powerful means of maintaining power structures and creating a docile workforce for capitalism.

Answer 8

Conflict theory

Question 9

It directs sociologists to consider the symbols and details of everyday life.

Answer 9

Symbolic Interactionism theory

Question 10

A faulty communication can result from differences in the perception of the same events and symbols.

Answer 10

Symbolic Interactionist Theory.