Definition of Education Assignment
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INTRODUCTIONThe age old definition of education connotes that education is a procedure which facilitates learning and gaining knowledge about a particular subject or theme. Education can be imparted either in a formal environment such as schools or in an informal environment such as story telling sessions etc. But unfortunately the whole concept and motive behind gaining education has undergone a drastic change. Earlier people used to get educated so that they areable to get a good job and lead a successful life. But the present day scenario has made the entire educational system a place of commercialisation than worship. Education is now a parameter to judge whether a person is fit to be a part of a particular society along with the fact that from where a person is gaining education. The schools, colleges all have a great role to play from the sociological perspective. Earlier education meant learning something new every day but now the same is no more present. Education today means to get an admission in school which is well known in the society as a person’s financial position is judged basis that. In countries which are technologically advanced, the status nuance is determined basis the occupation a person does along with the level of education a person has acquired during his lifetime. Thereby there exists a close link between education and occupation and occupation being a crucial part as it helps a person earn money and live a good life. Hence it can be rightly said that education has gained an important place as a determinant of social position and social stratification (Dua, 2016). The said essay describes the importance of education from the perspective of the society along with the main determinants of the educational triumph and the main patterns found within the society that has a long lasting implication on the method education is experienced.
IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION TO THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVEPreviously, American edification catered to both opinionated and financial requirements, which spoke about the function of education. However, in the present day, sociologists and educators argue with regards the function of education. Three main theories represent their views : the functionalist theory, the conflict theory and the symbolic interactionist theory. The functionalist theory concentrates upon the methods, that education at all places help to cater to the requirements of the community. The people who are the followers of the said theory look at education in its obvious character i.e. imparting of fundamental knowledge andthe skill set to the upcoming generation. The founder of the said theory, Durkheim, found out that the present role of education is that of socialising the individuals within the mainstream of the society. This is known as “moral education” which basically lent a hand towards the formation of a more strong and well bonded social culture which helped bringing together individuals belonging to the diverse backgrounds. The functionalists connote to the next role of education which calls for communication of basic values and control socially. They look towards performing a dual role of education wherein they preserve the culture as well as bring about various alterations. Thereby even thought eh main role of education is to impart basic knowledge and skills, at the same time it also helps people to change them. Last but not the least, the most argumentative function of education as is perceived in the latter half of the 20th century is substitution of the family. Those parents who do not agree to this part of education, often prefer to not to send their kids to school or put them in such private institutions which teaches them the values they want to inculcate within their child. The second theory i.e. the conflict theory, looks upon education as a medium to maintain the social inequality thereby safeguarding the authority of those who have a hold over the society. The functions of education followed by them is similar to the functionalists. The
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