ESC3701
Assignment 2 2024
(627944) - DUE 21
May 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[Company address]
, ESC3701 Assignment 2 2024 (627944) - DUE 21 May 2024
QUESTION 1
From a sociological point of view, education fulfils a number of functions.
Provide a brief explanation of how the function ‘activation of constructive and
creative forces’ can be understood. (10)
From a sociological perspective, education goes beyond simply transmitting
knowledge. One key function is activating the "constructive and creative forces"
within students. This means fostering an environment that encourages students to:
• Think critically and question the status quo: Education can move beyond
rote learning and encourage students to analyze information, identify biases,
and develop their own informed opinions. This empowers them to think
creatively about solutions to problems and challenge existing structures in a
constructive way.
• Be innovative and solve problems: By fostering creativity and critical
thinking, education equips students with the skills to tackle new challenges
and develop innovative solutions. This can involve project-based learning,
encouraging experimentation, and celebrating unconventional approaches.
• Actively participate in society: Education can be a springboard for students
to become engaged and contributing members of society. This involves
nurturing a sense of social responsibility, empathy, and the ability to
collaborate effectively. Students can be encouraged to identify community
needs and develop projects to address them.
By activating these constructive and creative forces, education empowers students
to not just adapt to the world, but also to shape it for the better. This fosters
positive social change and progress.
QUESTION 2
Talcott Parsons elaborates on how society functions as a system, and thus
creates balance and equilibrium. With the above in mind, briefly explain
Parsons’s view on the fundamental premises of functionalism. (10)
Assignment 2 2024
(627944) - DUE 21
May 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[Company address]
, ESC3701 Assignment 2 2024 (627944) - DUE 21 May 2024
QUESTION 1
From a sociological point of view, education fulfils a number of functions.
Provide a brief explanation of how the function ‘activation of constructive and
creative forces’ can be understood. (10)
From a sociological perspective, education goes beyond simply transmitting
knowledge. One key function is activating the "constructive and creative forces"
within students. This means fostering an environment that encourages students to:
• Think critically and question the status quo: Education can move beyond
rote learning and encourage students to analyze information, identify biases,
and develop their own informed opinions. This empowers them to think
creatively about solutions to problems and challenge existing structures in a
constructive way.
• Be innovative and solve problems: By fostering creativity and critical
thinking, education equips students with the skills to tackle new challenges
and develop innovative solutions. This can involve project-based learning,
encouraging experimentation, and celebrating unconventional approaches.
• Actively participate in society: Education can be a springboard for students
to become engaged and contributing members of society. This involves
nurturing a sense of social responsibility, empathy, and the ability to
collaborate effectively. Students can be encouraged to identify community
needs and develop projects to address them.
By activating these constructive and creative forces, education empowers students
to not just adapt to the world, but also to shape it for the better. This fosters
positive social change and progress.
QUESTION 2
Talcott Parsons elaborates on how society functions as a system, and thus
creates balance and equilibrium. With the above in mind, briefly explain
Parsons’s view on the fundamental premises of functionalism. (10)
