SED2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025 – FULLY ANSWERED (DUE 25 JUNE 2025)

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SED2601 Assignment 2 | Due 25 June 2025. All questions answered with references.

Question 1

1.1 Define the sociology of education.

1.2 What is the meaning of the word ‘education’?

1.3 Explain the following concepts:

a) Meritocracy

b) Social class

c) Solidarity

d) Micro-sociological approach (1) e) Macro-sociological approach

1.4 The assimilation and the transmission of culture and traditions is one of the functions of the sociology of education. How could this aim be achieved in the classroom? (6) 1.5 What are the criticisms of ………… All questions answered with references.