SED2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2026 - DUE 24 June 2026.
Question 1 1.1 Define sociology in your own words. (2) 1.2 Describe
education according to your understanding. (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 (2) d) The activation of constructive and
creative forces is one of the functions of the sociology of education. As a
teacher, how can you effectively activate constructive and creative forces in
the classroom? (6) 1.4 Discuss the proponents of conflict theory from your
own view. (4) [20]
Question 2 2.1 In your opinion, how does conflict theory perceive the role
played by families in society? (6) 2.2 What is your view on the role of the
family as a social institution? (4) 2.3 Describe the principles of symbolic
interactionism theory. (5) 2.4 How can you critique functionalist theory?
Include examples in your response. (5) [20]
Question 3 3.1 Argue how symbolic interactionism theory perceives the role
of families. (6) 3.2 Explain the AGIL model, as proposed by Parsons. (4) 3.3
Interpret how conflict theory views the role of schooling in society from your
perspective. (4) 3.4 Debate how conflict theory is applied to society from
your point of view. (6) [20]
Question 4 4.1 Analyse the role of the school as a social institution and
include examples in your discussion. (6) 4.2 Explain the concept of social
integration. (5) 4.3 Describe assimilation in relation to the social function of a
school. (4) 4.4 Demonstrate your understanding of functionalism theory with
reference to schools. (5) [20]
Question 5 5.1 Examine the role of the economy as a social institution. (5)
5.2 Discuss the ecology of a school, and include examples in your discussion.
(5) 5.3 Interpret Bronfenbrenner’s chronosystem to your environment?
Include a definition and explanation in your response. (4) 5.4 Apply your
understanding of Bronfenbrenner’s exosystem level? Include a definition and
explanation in your response. (4) 5.5 Define modernisation in your own
words? (2) [20] TOTAL: [100]
SED2601 – SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
, ASSIGNMENT 2: COMPLETE ANSWERS AND
EXPLANATIONS
STUDY YEAR: 2026
DUE DATE: 24 JUNE 2026
DOCUMENT INFORMATION (QUALITY &
VISIBILITY)
Title
SED2601 Assignment 2 – Sociology of Education: Complete Answers with Explanations
(2026)
Module
Sociology of Education
Description
This document contains fully developed and well-structured answers for SED2601 Assignment 2
(2026). The assignment explores key sociological theories, the role of education and schools as
social institutions, family structures, conflict theory, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and
ecological systems. Answers are written in clear academic language, supported by examples, and
aligned with UNISA assessment standards.
Tags
SED2601, Sociology of Education, Assignment 2, 2026, UNISA Education, Social Institutions,
Conflict Theory, Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, Bronfenbrenner, School Ecology
PAGE 1 – COVER PAGE
Module Code: SED2601
Assignment: Assignment 2
Study Year: 2026
Institution: UNISA
Question 1 1.1 Define sociology in your own words. (2) 1.2 Describe
education according to your understanding. (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 (2) d) The activation of constructive and
creative forces is one of the functions of the sociology of education. As a
teacher, how can you effectively activate constructive and creative forces in
the classroom? (6) 1.4 Discuss the proponents of conflict theory from your
own view. (4) [20]
Question 2 2.1 In your opinion, how does conflict theory perceive the role
played by families in society? (6) 2.2 What is your view on the role of the
family as a social institution? (4) 2.3 Describe the principles of symbolic
interactionism theory. (5) 2.4 How can you critique functionalist theory?
Include examples in your response. (5) [20]
Question 3 3.1 Argue how symbolic interactionism theory perceives the role
of families. (6) 3.2 Explain the AGIL model, as proposed by Parsons. (4) 3.3
Interpret how conflict theory views the role of schooling in society from your
perspective. (4) 3.4 Debate how conflict theory is applied to society from
your point of view. (6) [20]
Question 4 4.1 Analyse the role of the school as a social institution and
include examples in your discussion. (6) 4.2 Explain the concept of social
integration. (5) 4.3 Describe assimilation in relation to the social function of a
school. (4) 4.4 Demonstrate your understanding of functionalism theory with
reference to schools. (5) [20]
Question 5 5.1 Examine the role of the economy as a social institution. (5)
5.2 Discuss the ecology of a school, and include examples in your discussion.
(5) 5.3 Interpret Bronfenbrenner’s chronosystem to your environment?
Include a definition and explanation in your response. (4) 5.4 Apply your
understanding of Bronfenbrenner’s exosystem level? Include a definition and
explanation in your response. (4) 5.5 Define modernisation in your own
words? (2) [20] TOTAL: [100]
SED2601 – SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
, ASSIGNMENT 2: COMPLETE ANSWERS AND
EXPLANATIONS
STUDY YEAR: 2026
DUE DATE: 24 JUNE 2026
DOCUMENT INFORMATION (QUALITY &
VISIBILITY)
Title
SED2601 Assignment 2 – Sociology of Education: Complete Answers with Explanations
(2026)
Module
Sociology of Education
Description
This document contains fully developed and well-structured answers for SED2601 Assignment 2
(2026). The assignment explores key sociological theories, the role of education and schools as
social institutions, family structures, conflict theory, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and
ecological systems. Answers are written in clear academic language, supported by examples, and
aligned with UNISA assessment standards.
Tags
SED2601, Sociology of Education, Assignment 2, 2026, UNISA Education, Social Institutions,
Conflict Theory, Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, Bronfenbrenner, School Ecology
PAGE 1 – COVER PAGE
Module Code: SED2601
Assignment: Assignment 2
Study Year: 2026
Institution: UNISA
