SED2601 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2026 - DUE 24 June 2026
, Question 1 1.1 Define sociology in your own
words.Sociology is the study of how people live
together in society—how our relationships, cultures,
institutions, and social rules shape the way we think, act,
and interact with one another.
(2) 1.2 Describe education according to your
understanding.Education is the process through
which people gain knowledge, skills, values, and
attitudes. It helps individuals learn how to think,
communicate, and function effectively in society, both
formally (like in schools) and informally (through
family, community, and life experiences).
(2) 1.3 Explain what is meant by the
following terms and give one example of
each: a) Assimilation (2) b) Society (2) c)
Ecology of a school 1.3
a) Assimilation (2)
Assimilation is the process by which individuals or
groups adopt the culture, values, and norms of another
(usually dominant) group, often losing some of their
original cultural identity.
Example: Immigrants adopting the language and customs
of the country they move to.
b) Society (2)
A society is a group of people who live in the same area
and share common culture, rules, values, and social
institutions.
Example: South African society made up of people
sharing laws, traditions, and social structures.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2026 - DUE 24 June 2026
, Question 1 1.1 Define sociology in your own
words.Sociology is the study of how people live
together in society—how our relationships, cultures,
institutions, and social rules shape the way we think, act,
and interact with one another.
(2) 1.2 Describe education according to your
understanding.Education is the process through
which people gain knowledge, skills, values, and
attitudes. It helps individuals learn how to think,
communicate, and function effectively in society, both
formally (like in schools) and informally (through
family, community, and life experiences).
(2) 1.3 Explain what is meant by the
following terms and give one example of
each: a) Assimilation (2) b) Society (2) c)
Ecology of a school 1.3
a) Assimilation (2)
Assimilation is the process by which individuals or
groups adopt the culture, values, and norms of another
(usually dominant) group, often losing some of their
original cultural identity.
Example: Immigrants adopting the language and customs
of the country they move to.
b) Society (2)
A society is a group of people who live in the same area
and share common culture, rules, values, and social
institutions.
Example: South African society made up of people
sharing laws, traditions, and social structures.
