SED2601 Assessment 2: Sociology of Education Concepts
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Criticisms of functionalism Overemphasizes harmony and consensus, ignoring conflict and
theory inequality.
2. Criticisms of functionalism Assumes all parts of society contribute positively, which is not
theory always true.
3. Criticisms of functionalism Neglects the role of individual agency.
theory
4. Criticisms of functionalism Static view - doesn't explain social change well.
theory
5. Criticisms of functionalism Often ignores power dynamics and oppression.
theory
6. Role of families according to Families socialize children into society's norms and values.
functionalism theory
7. Role of families according to Provide emotional and financial support.
functionalism theory
8. Role of families according to Reproduce and regulate sexual behavior.
functionalism theory
9. Role of families according to Ensure stability and order in society.
functionalism theory
10. Assumptions about conflict Society is marked by inequality and conflict.
theory
11. Assumptions about conflict Social structures benefit the powerful at the expense of others.
theory
12. Change is inevitable and often necessary.
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, SED2601 Assessment 2: Sociology of Education Concepts
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Assumptions about conflict
theory
13. Assumptions about conflict Focus on class, gender, race, and power struggles.
theory
14. Assumptions about conflict Institutions serve the interests of the elite.
theory
15. Assumptions about conflict Emphasizes the need to challenge and reform structures.
theory
16. Concept of social placement Refers to how society places individuals in various roles based on
education and skills.
17. Concept of social placement Schools help identify talent and channel individuals into appro-
priate jobs.
18. Concept of social placement Functionalists see it as merit-based; critics argue it's unequal.
19. Concept of social placement A way of sorting individuals in the labor market.
20. Concept of social placement Influenced by socioeconomic status.
21. Concept of social placement Education plays a key role.
22. Role of government in soci- Maintains social order through laws and regulations.
ety according to functional-
ism theory
23. Role of government in soci- Provides public services (education, health, safety).
ety according to functional-
ism theory
24. Resolves conflicts and enforces norms.
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UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Criticisms of functionalism Overemphasizes harmony and consensus, ignoring conflict and
theory inequality.
2. Criticisms of functionalism Assumes all parts of society contribute positively, which is not
theory always true.
3. Criticisms of functionalism Neglects the role of individual agency.
theory
4. Criticisms of functionalism Static view - doesn't explain social change well.
theory
5. Criticisms of functionalism Often ignores power dynamics and oppression.
theory
6. Role of families according to Families socialize children into society's norms and values.
functionalism theory
7. Role of families according to Provide emotional and financial support.
functionalism theory
8. Role of families according to Reproduce and regulate sexual behavior.
functionalism theory
9. Role of families according to Ensure stability and order in society.
functionalism theory
10. Assumptions about conflict Society is marked by inequality and conflict.
theory
11. Assumptions about conflict Social structures benefit the powerful at the expense of others.
theory
12. Change is inevitable and often necessary.
1/5
, SED2601 Assessment 2: Sociology of Education Concepts
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Assumptions about conflict
theory
13. Assumptions about conflict Focus on class, gender, race, and power struggles.
theory
14. Assumptions about conflict Institutions serve the interests of the elite.
theory
15. Assumptions about conflict Emphasizes the need to challenge and reform structures.
theory
16. Concept of social placement Refers to how society places individuals in various roles based on
education and skills.
17. Concept of social placement Schools help identify talent and channel individuals into appro-
priate jobs.
18. Concept of social placement Functionalists see it as merit-based; critics argue it's unequal.
19. Concept of social placement A way of sorting individuals in the labor market.
20. Concept of social placement Influenced by socioeconomic status.
21. Concept of social placement Education plays a key role.
22. Role of government in soci- Maintains social order through laws and regulations.
ety according to functional-
ism theory
23. Role of government in soci- Provides public services (education, health, safety).
ety according to functional-
ism theory
24. Resolves conflicts and enforces norms.
2/5
