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CHAPTER 14
Section 1: The Sociology of Education
Section 2: The Sociology of Religion
Education and Religion
SECTION 1
Question:What are some of the current issues in American education?
The Sociology of Education
SECTION 1
The Sociology of Education
• educational reform
• educational alternatives
• violence in the schools
• bilingual education
to address a decline in the level of the quality of education; had led to
some improvements
provides school choice through vouchers, charter schools, and options such as homeschooling
has led to the use of security measures, zero tolerance policies, and
conflict-resolution programs
controversial, particularly in states with many Hispanics; has led to
“English Only” movement
Current Issues in American EducationCurrent Issues in American Education
SECTION 2
Question:What different belief systems are found around the world?
The Sociology of Religion
SECTION 2
The Sociology of Religion
ANIMISM: Spirits active in influencing human life but not worshipped. Rituals thank or win spirits’ good will.
ETHICALISM: Based on set of moral principles with sacred quality.
THEISM: Belief in god or gods. God is divine power worthy of worship.
Involve meditation and purity of thought and action; Examples: Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism
Polytheism Multiple gods; Example: Hinduism; usually one powerful god and lesser gods
Monotheism Belief in one god; Examples: Judaism, Islam, Christianity; organized structure, priesthood, rituals
Shamanism Spirits communicate with one person (shaman). Shamans can heal sick, predict future.
Totemism Kinship between humans and animals/natural objects—totems
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. Compare and contrast the functionalist, conflict, and interactionist views of educational issues such as tracking and the transmission of culture.
2. What steps have educational authorities taken to curb violence and other criminal activities in schools?
3. Why do you think religions differ from society to society?
4. What are the major features of religion in the United States?
1. Compare and contrast the functionalist, conflict, and interactionist views of educational issues such as tracking and the transmission of culture.
2. What steps have educational authorities taken to curb violence and other criminal activities in schools?
3. Why do you think religions differ from society to society?
4. What are the major features of religion in the United States?
CHAPTER 14
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