2/6 Tues Education and Society Quiz

What is socialization?

• The process of learning the norms and beliefs of our society

• The process of learning new languages

• The process of learning to play musical instruments

• The process of learning to cook

What does status refer to?

• A person's favorite color

• A person's social position or rank in relation to others

• A person's favorite food

• A person's favorite movie

What is meritocracy?

• A system in which social status and rewards are based on a person's abilities and achievements

• A system in which social status and rewards are based on physical appearance

• A system in which social status and rewards are based on wealth and family connections

• A system in which social status and rewards are based on luck

What is one of the key functions of education?

• Teaching children how to paint

• Teaching children how to dance

• Passing down societal norms, customs, and ideologies to younger generations

• Teaching children how to play sports

What does a diploma or degree signify?

• That individuals have acquired skills, knowledge, and credentials necessary for professional careers

• That individuals have a lot of money

• That individuals have a big house

• That individuals have a large social circle

What do critics of education systems point out?

• The benefits of education for society

• Structural barriers and cultural biases that hinder equal access to education

• The role of education in preparing young people for productive adulthood

• The importance of education in socialization

What factors create uneven playing fields in education?

• School funding, residence, family background and resources

• School funding, family background and resources, academic performance

• Residence, family background and resources, academic performance

• School funding, residence, academic performance, cultural background

What does education remain a pathway for?

• Attaining social mobility and fulfilling one's potential in society

• Attaining social media fame

• Attaining political power

• Attaining financial wealth

What is the role of education in preparing young people for society?

• To teach them how to become professional athletes

• To integrate youth into the social order and teach them the cultural standards of the community

• To teach them how to become famous actors

• To teach them how to become successful entrepreneurs

What is the function of education in a meritocracy?

• To provide opportunities for upward mobility based on physical appearance

• To provide opportunities for upward mobility based on luck

• To provide opportunities for upward mobility based on wealth and social connections

• To provide opportunities for upward mobility based on merit rather than class privilege