Changes to Education

Nora grew up in a low-income neighborhood but, after years of hard work and education, she was able to get a high-paying job and move to a wealthier area. What is the term for the ability to move up or down the social hierarchy?

• Cultural Capital

• Social Mobility

• Stratification

• Habitus

At school, Ava notices that besides academic subjects, she also learns about things like following rules, respecting authority, and social expectations, even though these aren't part of the official curriculum. What is this concept called?

• Hidden Curriculum

• Manifest Functions

• Meritocracy

• Ascribed Status

Aria grew up in a family that valued art, literature, and classical music, giving her unique insights and skills that help her succeed in school and social settings. What is the term for the resources and advantages a person gains from their cultural background?

• Social Reproduction

• Cultural Capital

• Socio-economic Status

• Life Chances

In a certain country, entire groups of people are ranked in a structured way that results in some groups consistently having more economic rewards and power than others. What concept best describes this situation?

• Stratification

• Social Inequality

• Meritocracy

• Latent Functions

At a local community center, Ava organizes weekly movie nights to bring neighbors together. While the main goal is entertainment, some attendees end up forming new friendships and support networks, which was not the original intention. What is the term for these functions of a social system that are not immediately apparent or intended?

• Manifest Functions

• Latent Functions

• Conflict Perspective

• Achieved Status

Aria is researching how the role of education has changed over time for her school project. She wants to understand whether education has stayed the same or evolved to meet new needs. What should Aria conclude based on her findings?

• Education has remained the same throughout history.

• Education has evolved to meet societal needs.

• Education has become less important over time.

• Education has only focussed on technology.

At a school staff meeting, Benjamin notices that decisions are influenced not just by official roles, but also by informal relationships and the ability to persuade others. What are the dimensions of power and politics in educational institutions?

• Only financial power is relevant.

• Power and politics are not present in education.

• Various dimensions including authority and influence.

• Power is solely based on student performance.

Emma is researching how schools interact with other organizations in her community, such as local businesses, government agencies, and families. What best describes the relationship between educational institutions and other institutions?

• Educational institutions operate independently.

• They have no relationship with other institutions.

• They interact and influence each other.

• Educational institutions only follow government directives.

In a school, students are often grouped into different classes based on their academic abilities. What is the role of stratification in this educational setting?

• Stratification has no role in education.

• It helps in organising students based on ability.

• It only affects teachers, not students.

• Stratification is irrelevant in modern education.

Harper attends school where she learns math, science, and history. According to Merton, what is one of the manifest functions of Harper's education?

• Teaching knowledge and skills

• Promoting individualism

• Encouraging competition

• Fostering economic growth