Final Soc- Chapter 12 Flashcards
(15 cards)
a system where formal educational credentials (like degrees and certifications) are highly valued and become a primary factor in determining social status, employment, and opportunities, often regardless of a person’s actual skills or experience
Credential Society
the financial resources, assets, and wealth that an individual or group possesses, including money, property, and other tangible assets
Economic Capital
the non-economic resources individuals possess, such as knowledge, skills, education, and tastes, that can be used to gain social mobility or advantage
Cultural Capital
a social institution that transmits knowledge, skills, values, and norms to prepare individuals for their roles in society
Education
education plays a crucial role in determining an individual’s earning potential and socioeconomic status
Education and Income
the planned, organized, and intentional learning experiences within a school or educational institution
Formal Curriculum
the unwritten, informal lessons and values that students learn in school, beyond the formal curriculum
Hidden Curriculum
a) socialization, (b) social integration, (c) social placement, and (d) social and cultural innovation
Functions of Education
a set of values emphasizing hard work, diligence, and frugality, often associated with Protestant religious beliefs, particularly Calvinism
Protestant Work Ethic
a social phenomenon encompassing beliefs, values, and practices related to sacred or spiritual concerns
Religion
a formalized mode of behavior, often with symbolic meaning, in which members of a group or community regularly engage
Rituals
things, places, or concepts that are considered holy, divine, or set apart from the ordinary
Sacred
things that are not considered sacred or religious, but rather secular in nature. These things might include people and their behaviors, as well as places or physical items. Opposite of sacred
Profane
the practice of grouping students into different educational programs or classes based on perceived ability, achievement, or potential
Tracking
a critical lens through which to examine issues of school reform, educational inequality, and the role of the state in providing equitable opportunities for all children
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