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?

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