introduction (key terms)

Question 1

define socialisation

Answer 1

the process of learning norms and values

Question 2

define culture

Answer 2

the way of life of a society

Question 3

define identity

Answer 3

how you see yourselves / how others see us

Question 4

define social differentiation

Answer 4

the distinction made between social groups and persons on the basis of biological, physiological and sociocultural factors such as sex age or ethnicity resulting in the assignment of roles and status within a society

Question 5

define power

Answer 5

the ability to achieve aims or further the interests you hold even when opposed by others

Question 6

define stratification

Answer 6

the existence of structured inequalities in life chances between groups in society

Question 7

define education

Answer 7

the process of acquiring knowledge and skills both formally and informally

Question 8

define formal education

Answer 8

provided in specialist institutions and is taught through the official curriculum

Question 9

define informal education

Answer 9

refers to the learning that takes place outside of particular subjects (secondary socialisation)

Question 10

define norms

Answer 10

how you are expected to behave in the classroom