China‚ which is emphasized by the one child policy and further supported by the privatization of the educational system. This essay will overall look into the educational system’s affect on the economic development in China by using the structural functionalist and conflict perspectives to examine the interaction between education and economy‚ which are some of the interconnected institutions that is a big part of the Chinese society. Education Education is an important social institution where knowledge
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Kati McDonald 1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘vocational’ education (2 marks) Vocational education refers to education connected to a career. It involves training and transmitting knowledge‚ skills and attitudes needed to pursue particular careers. This includes schemes and courses such as Youth Training Scheme‚ apprenticeships and NVQ and GNVQ courses. 2. Suggest three ways in which parentocracy operates in relation to ‘parental choice’ (6 marks) Parentocracy relates to the marketization
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19th and 20th century class stratification systems The structural functional paradigm argues that stratification systems are functional for society. The Davis-Moore Thesis argues that industrial societies are most productive under a system of meritocracy. Under this type of inequality‚ the stratification system rewards good performers (with high wages) and punishes poor performers (with low wages). Davis-Moore argue that some jobs need to pay more than others – they are important jobs – so their
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What is sociology? (1) The scientific study of social behavior. (2) The systematic study of social behaviors and social organization [organization of groups]. The Sociological Imagination C. Wright Mills (wrote about sociological perspectives) - History - Biography: the events that occur in our life are affected by our history. Sociology & Social Science - Social Groups - Social Facts: (Durkheim) something external to an individual & coercive (forced) upon an individual. > (1)
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Social stratification pre-dates modern society and its roots can be traced back to the times of slavery in early civilizations such as Ancient Egypt and Persia and although slavery no longer exists the inequalities that stratification brings to individuals in society is still clearly evident in modern society‚ which is the viewpoint of conflict theorists such as the Marxists and the Feminists‚ however the sociological debate also means that consensus theorists such as Davis and Moore would have society
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HARALAMBOS and HOLBORN Sociology LESSON PLANS BY LESLEY CLARK Sociology teachers and students have relied on Sociology Themes and Perspectives for over twenty years. The coverage of theories and research in each subsequent edition has been unrivalled for accuracy and detail. These lesson plans aim to provide guidance on using the sixth edition of Sociology Themes and Perspectives in a teaching context by offering practical classroom support for teachers. Three lesson plans are provided for each
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References: About.com. 2013. “Sociology of Education.” Accessed March 12‚ 2013. Blog Spot.com 2013. “Functionalist Theories of Education.” Accessed March 12‚ 2013. http://agnihotrieducation.blogspot.com/2008/09/functionalist-theories-of-education.html Haralambos‚ Michael‚ and Martin Holborn History Learning Site. 2013. “The New Right and Education.” Accessed March 12‚ 2013. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/new_right_education
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[pic] Education and Methods in Context The Education specification 1 The role and purpose of education‚ including vocational education and training‚ in contemporary society • Functionalist and New Right views of the role and purpose of education: transmission of values‚ training workforce • Marxist and other conflict views of the role and purpose of education: social control‚ ideology‚ hegemony; ‘deschoolers’ (Illich‚ Friere): socialisation into conformity by coercion • Vocational
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SOCO 1001A Chapter 1 Sociological Imagination – C. Wright Mills : Understanding the relationship between social factors and people’s lives. Understanding the true origin of problems that we face. What is the sociological perspective? 1.A way of looking at the world 2.Relies on the scientific method – research 3.Encourages people to question why society is set up the way it is 4.Emphasizes social diversity What are the benefits of using the sociological perspective? Helps us assess the truth
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Evaluate the Role of Education in Society. Consider Issue of Gender in Your Response. Also‚ Consider How Such Factors May Impact on a Person’s Life Chances. Essay: Evaluate the role of education in society. Consider issue of gender in your response. Also‚ consider how such factors may impact on a person’s life chances. This essay will examine the role of education in society and an analysis of inequality in relation to Gender. It will discuss briefly education and examine the different theoretical
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