, SED2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS 2026
(209428) - DUE 25 June 2025; 100% correct solutions and
explanations.
Question 1 1.1 Define the sociology of education. (2)
1.2 What is the meaning of the word ‘education’? (2)
1.3 Explain the following concepts: a) Meritocracy (1) b) Social
class (1) c) Solidarity (1) d) Micro-sociological approach (1) e)
Macro-sociological approach (1
1.4 The assimilation and the transmission of culture and
traditions is one of the functions of the sociology of education.
How could this aim be achieved in the classroom? (6)
.5 What are the criticisms of functionalism theory? (5) [20]
Question 1
1.1 Define the sociology of education. (2)
Sociology of education is the study of how social institutions,
structures, and processes influence education and how
education, in turn, affects society. It examines the role of
schools in socialization, inequality, and social mobility.
1.2 What is the meaning of the word ‘education’? (2)
Education refers to the systematic process of acquiring
knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes through teaching,
training, and learning. It can take place in formal settings
(schools, universities) or informal settings (family, community).
1.3 Explain the following concepts:
(209428) - DUE 25 June 2025; 100% correct solutions and
explanations.
Question 1 1.1 Define the sociology of education. (2)
1.2 What is the meaning of the word ‘education’? (2)
1.3 Explain the following concepts: a) Meritocracy (1) b) Social
class (1) c) Solidarity (1) d) Micro-sociological approach (1) e)
Macro-sociological approach (1
1.4 The assimilation and the transmission of culture and
traditions is one of the functions of the sociology of education.
How could this aim be achieved in the classroom? (6)
.5 What are the criticisms of functionalism theory? (5) [20]
Question 1
1.1 Define the sociology of education. (2)
Sociology of education is the study of how social institutions,
structures, and processes influence education and how
education, in turn, affects society. It examines the role of
schools in socialization, inequality, and social mobility.
1.2 What is the meaning of the word ‘education’? (2)
Education refers to the systematic process of acquiring
knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes through teaching,
training, and learning. It can take place in formal settings
(schools, universities) or informal settings (family, community).
1.3 Explain the following concepts:
