Sociological Theories Revision: Family and Education AS/A2 SCLY

Sociology Quiz mainly based on 33 mark question on Sociological Topics, Methods & Theories.

This quiz will help you test Marxist, Functionalist, Feminist, Interactionalist and Post-Modernist views on the topics: Education and Family.

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  • Created on: 14-04-14 15:45
What is the organic analogy?
A comparison of society to a human body, each organ needs one another to survive. Each one of these 'organs' has a purpose in society; Family, Criminal Justice System, Economy, Education, Healthcare and Religion.
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Who came up with the organic analogy?
Emile Durkheim
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What do post-modernists say about family?
Family is changing dues to increasing rights and choices for women, they are less likely to view marriage as an ultimate goal in life. There is also more diversity in families due to technological advancements (same-sex couples having children)
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What does Zaretsky believe about the family?
Children are brought up with capitalist ideologies and obedience that they learn through the family
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What is the warm bath theory?
The family is place to come home to after work to relax.
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What are Murdochs four functions of the family?
Sex, Reproduction, Economy & Socialisation
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What do Liberal feminists believe of the family?
Males are breadwinners, whereas females are caretakers of the family and subordinate their lives to them.
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What is a 'gender quake'?
Wilkinson, a liberal feminist, believes women now see education and working as important, this is a gender quake.
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Who said 'All women are the takers of ****' and all sex is ****?
Firestone
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What is the punch bag theory?
The family is a place to go to, to relieve your stress of proletariat working life.
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What is the difference between a dual burden and a triple shift?
Dual Burden: Women are expected to do paid work and house work. Triple Shift: Women are expected to focus on children, the home and work.
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Why is education functional to society in functionalists eyes?
Education is secondary socialisation to children, it prepares them for the real world and life.
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What is meritocracy?
An equal opportunity for all.
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What do Marxists believe the function of education is?
To prepare the working class for a poor life. Education discourages the working class by teaching them upper class norms and values.
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What is the hidden curriculum?
Norms, values, morals and lessons that arent on the official curriculum but re learnt on the side.
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Why do feminists disagree with current education?
It socialises girls into patriarchal norms and values and gives them skills to gain typical 'feminine' jobs.
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What did Becker, an Interactionist, believe?
Teachers place labels on students which students then live up to, making it a self fulfilling prophecy.
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Post-modernist argue that there is such a diversity of jobs in post-modern society...
Schools must teach lots of different skills and expertise.
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