Questions and Answers
Which of the following does NOT account for the differences in the educational system from country to country?
What is the term defined as the learning of academic facts and concepts?
Formal education
What does the educational system in Jesus's country lack?
Which court case set the precedent for access to education within the United States for students with disabilities?
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Which of the following is NOT a latent function of education?
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Which of the following is NOT a manifest function of education?
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What term describes the benefits that Malik enjoys from his affluent upbringing?
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How can the hidden curriculum be defined?
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Which of the following is NOT a method used within the United States to produce educational equality?
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Which of the following sociological perspectives argues that the educational system reinforces and perpetuates social inequalities?
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Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying Kara's experience?
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What does sorting refer to in the context of education?
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Which sociologist studied how cultural capital helps individuals navigate their culture?
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What is the term for the practice of lowering standards for student grades?
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Study Notes
Educational System Differences
- Educational systems vary due to the value placed on education, financial resources, time dedicated to education, and conditions of access rather than the geographic distribution of male and female students.
Formal Education Definition
- Formal education is characterized as the learning of academic facts and concepts.
Universal Access in Education
- Lack of universal access in education is exemplified by situations like Jesus's, who cannot attend school due to distance and poverty.
Major Court Cases
- The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia established a precedent for educational access for students with disabilities in the U.S.
Latent and Manifest Functions of Education
- Latent functions of education include courtship and political integration, while transmission of culture is not classified as a latent function.
- Manifest functions involve social placement and social control; social networks do not fit this category.
Cultural Capital
- Cultural capital is the advantage Malik enjoys due to his affluent upbringing, which facilitates his interactions in college.
Hidden Curriculum
- The hidden curriculum refers to nonacademic knowledge learned through informal learning and cultural transmission rather than formal education objectives.
Educational Equality Methods
- Methods to promote educational equality in the U.S. include Head Start, charter schools, and bussing; mandatory tutoring is not one of these methods.
Sociological Perspectives on Education
- Conflict theory argues the educational system maintains social inequalities based on class, race, and gender.
- Symbolic interactionism focuses on individual experiences, such as Kara's situation, where labels affect self-identity and behavior.
Sorting in Education
- Sorting refers to the classification of students based on academic merit, resulting in tracking that can perpetuate inequalities.
Cultural Capital Research
- Pierre Bourdieu is noted for his research on how cultural capital influences individual navigation through society.
Grade Inflation Issue
- Grade inflation occurs when academic standards are lowered, resulting in inflated grades that do not accurately reflect student performance.
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Dive into the dynamics of education with these flashcards from Sociology 101, Chapter 16. Explore key concepts and definitions that explain the variances in educational systems across different countries. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of educational sociology.
