EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Function of educational structure is
A
System maintenance
B
Replacement of population
C
Socialisation of new population
D
Maintenance of a sense of purpose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. An Educational Structure is a school or an institution whose primary purpose is to impart academic knowledge and skills. Socialization is a process of social development in an individual which helps in acquiring social skills and attitudes, socially approved ways of behaviour and social roles.

Detailed explanation-2: -The socialization functions in education can be defined as availability for work and an ability to make decisions independently so that the individual in his later life period could perform his social roles and integrate in social structures with specific role types (Parson, 1968).

Detailed explanation-3: -The function of education lies both in the maintenance and renewal of the social structure, and in the transmission and development of culture. It depends on the differences in the socio-cultural backgrounds and status of individuals in the modem industrial societies.

Detailed explanation-4: -The social functions of education are discussed under four sub-headings namely; identity functions, economic functions, political functions and developmental functions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Socialization, social control, and social placement are all manifest functions of education. Socialization refers to learning how to become an adult.

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