SED2601 Assignment 2 2023 Answers, guidelines, workings and references..................................... Question 1 1.1 Discuss what is meant by the concept of social order. (3) 1.2 Define the concept of socialism. (3) 1.3 Explain what is meant by the following terms and give one example of each: a) Society (3) b) Deviance (3) 1.4 One of the functions of sociology of education is the development of new social patterns (see p5 in SoE). Briefly discuss how this aim could be taught in the classroom. (3) 1.5 What are the assumptions about the theory of symbolic interactionism? Give a short description of each assumption. (5) [20] Question 2 2.1 Discuss the theory of symbolic interactionism and families. Use school-based examples in the discussion. (6) 2.2 Briefly explain the two divisions within the theory of symbolic interactionism. (4) 2.3 Discuss, from a functionalist perspective, how families transmit norms and values to learners. Provide examples of this transmission. (5) 2.4 Discuss the criticisms of conflict theory. (5) [20] 18 Question 3 3.1 How does symbolic interactionism theory perceive the role of schools in society? (6) 3.2 How does functionalism theory differ from conflict theory? (See pp 11 and 16, SoE.) (4) 3.3 Discuss the functionalist interpretation of schooling in society. (See p 39, SoE.) (4) 3.4 Explain how symbolic interactionism theory is applied to society. (3) 3.5 Discuss THREE criticisms of functionalism theory. (3) [20] Question 4 4.1 Discuss government and political structures as social institutions in a democratic context. Include examples in your discussion. (6) 4.2 Define the concept of social placement within the school context. (4) 4.3 What is the hidden curriculum? Provide two examples of the hidden curriculum in the classroom. (6) 4.4 Choose ONE of the three theories covered in Sociology of Education (functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism) and discuss why your chosen theory provides the best explanation of schools in South Africa. (4) [20] Question 5 5.1 Discuss the role of the family as a social institution. (5) 5.2 Discuss the role of religion as a social institution. (5) 19 5.3 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the macrosystem in a society? (3) 5.4 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the microsystem? (3) 5.5 Define the concept of socialisation. (2) 5.7 What is meant by social and cultural innovations? (2) [20]
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