,SED2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS 2025
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Question 1 Question 1 1.1 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)
2.4 Discuss the criticisms of conflict theory. (5) [20]
Question 3 3.1 How does symbolic interactionism theory
perceive the role of schools in society? (6)
, 3.2 How does functionalism theory differ from conflict theory?
(See pp 11 and 16, SoE.) (4)
3.3 Discuss the functionalist interpretation of schooling in
society. (See p 39, SoE.) (4)
3.4 Explain how symbolic interactionism theory is applied to
society. (3)
3.5 Discuss THREE criticisms of functionalism theory. (3) [20]
Question 4 4.1 Discuss government and political structures as
social institutions in a democratic context. Include examples in
your discussion. (6)
4.2 Define the concept of social placement within the school
context. (4)
4.3 What is the hidden curriculum? Provide two examples of
the hidden curriculum in the classroom. (6)
4.4 Choose ONE of the three theories covered in Sociology of
Education (functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic
interactionism) and discuss why your chosen theory provides the
best explanation of schools in South Africa. (4) [20] Question 5
5.1 Discuss the role of the family as a social institution. (5)
5.2 Discuss the role of religion as a social institution. (5)
5.3 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the macrosystem in a
society? (3) 5.4 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the
microsystem? (3)
5.5 Define the concept of socialisation. (2)
, 5.6 What is meant by social and cultural innovations? Define
the sociology of education. (2) What is the meaning of the word
‘education’?
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the concept of social order. (3)
Social order refers to the arrangement of practices and behaviors
that are accepted as normal within a society. It’s the way in
which society is organized and structured to maintain stability,
predictability, and cooperation among individuals. It includes
the norms, laws, and institutions that guide behavior and
interactions.
Example: A country's legal system that ensures laws are
followed is part of social order.
1.2 Define the concept of socialism. (3)
Socialism is a political and economic system where the means of
production, such as factories and resources, are owned or
regulated by the community or the state. It aims for a more
equitable distribution of wealth and seeks to reduce class
distinctions.
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Question 1 Question 1 1.1 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)
2.4 Discuss the criticisms of conflict theory. (5) [20]
Question 3 3.1 How does symbolic interactionism theory
perceive the role of schools in society? (6)
, 3.2 How does functionalism theory differ from conflict theory?
(See pp 11 and 16, SoE.) (4)
3.3 Discuss the functionalist interpretation of schooling in
society. (See p 39, SoE.) (4)
3.4 Explain how symbolic interactionism theory is applied to
society. (3)
3.5 Discuss THREE criticisms of functionalism theory. (3) [20]
Question 4 4.1 Discuss government and political structures as
social institutions in a democratic context. Include examples in
your discussion. (6)
4.2 Define the concept of social placement within the school
context. (4)
4.3 What is the hidden curriculum? Provide two examples of
the hidden curriculum in the classroom. (6)
4.4 Choose ONE of the three theories covered in Sociology of
Education (functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic
interactionism) and discuss why your chosen theory provides the
best explanation of schools in South Africa. (4) [20] Question 5
5.1 Discuss the role of the family as a social institution. (5)
5.2 Discuss the role of religion as a social institution. (5)
5.3 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the macrosystem in a
society? (3) 5.4 According to Bronfenbrenner, what is the
microsystem? (3)
5.5 Define the concept of socialisation. (2)
, 5.6 What is meant by social and cultural innovations? Define
the sociology of education. (2) What is the meaning of the word
‘education’?
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the concept of social order. (3)
Social order refers to the arrangement of practices and behaviors
that are accepted as normal within a society. It’s the way in
which society is organized and structured to maintain stability,
predictability, and cooperation among individuals. It includes
the norms, laws, and institutions that guide behavior and
interactions.
Example: A country's legal system that ensures laws are
followed is part of social order.
1.2 Define the concept of socialism. (3)
Socialism is a political and economic system where the means of
production, such as factories and resources, are owned or
regulated by the community or the state. It aims for a more
equitable distribution of wealth and seeks to reduce class
distinctions.
