Week 10

Question 1

what are the five major world religions?

Answer 1

1. Judaisim
2. christianity
3. islam
4. hinduism
5. buddhism

Question 2

What are the responsibilities of education?

Answer 2

1. responsible for sorting students based on talent and effort
2. Training role of schools
3. The socialization of the young
4. transmitting culture from generation to generation

Question 3

What is emilie durkheims theory?

Answer 3

instilling a sense of authority, discipline and morality, schools make society cohesive

Question 4

What are the unintended functions of the schools?

Answer 4

1. schools encourage the development of a separate youth culture
2. college and university levels serve as a “marriage market”
3. perform useful custodial service by keeping children under surveillance
4. restrict job competition and support wage levels
5. challenge authoritarian regimes and promote social change