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SED2601
Assignment 02
Sociology of Education
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Questions and answers SED2601 Assignment 02 semester 2 2023
.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)
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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)
SED2601
Assignment 02
Sociology of Education
UNIQUE NUMBER:
Student number:
Names:
Questions and answers SED2601 Assignment 02 semester 2 2023
.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)
