SYG 2000 Sociology Final Exam Study Guide
Chapters 14, 15 & 20
Comprehensive Notes, Key Terms, and
Practice Questions
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Table of Contents
1. Chapter 14: Education and Religion ............. Page 3
2. Chapter 15: Families and Intimate Relationships ............. Page 7
3. Chapter 20: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social
Change ............. Page 12
4. Comprehensive Exam Review ............. Page 16
5. Practice Question Answers ............. Page 18
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Chapter 14: Education and Religion
Learning Objectives
Understand the functions of education in society.
Explain the major sociological perspectives on education.
Define religion and distinguish between sacred and profane.
Identify different types of religious organizations.
Key Terms
Education
A social institution responsible for transmitting knowledge, values, and skills to members of
society.
Manifest Functions of Education
Intended purposes of education:
Transmitting culture
Social integration
Social placement
Social innovation
Latent Functions of Education
Unintended consequences of education:
Childcare
Networking opportunities
Social relationships
Delayed entry into the workforce
Hidden Curriculum
Unwritten lessons students learn in school, such as:
Obedience
Respect for authority
Competition
Punctuality