Sociology Answers

An example of a symbol in micro-interactionism is...

a) the learning environment

b) language

c) the teacher

d) the learner

Which are the ranking systems in society?

Talcott parsons was a structural functionalist and an author of numerous publications. What was his view on how society functions.

Briefly explain the link between conflict theory( marxism) and the dominant role of the family?

What are the assumptions about the theory of symbolic interactionism?

Functionalism is one of the major theorical approaches in sociology of education. Briefly provide an explaination of the two levels of foci of functionalism.

Discuss keyness ideology . Provide and discuss one social policy that support this apporoch . What is your sociological opinion of this approch . 300 words

1. Discuss the two types of citizenship education.

2. Explain the main aspects of citizenship education in post-apartheid South Africa.

3. Explain the main aspects of citizenship education in the USA.

4. Discuss two of the main features of the apartheid state in SA

5. Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails and indicate how learners could benefit from this approach.

Children need role models who are not afraid to stand up against harmful gender stereotyping and duscdimination. What should these role models do?

How can culture as tradition be explained?

Critically discuss Rostow’s 5 stages of Growth theory and the criticism

levelled against it? How can it be applied in the South African context?

What is an example of a symbol in micro-interactionism