Review Questions
1. What are two different types of religious organizations? Define each and give an example.
2. Discuss two functions that religion has in society. Why are these functions important?
3. Describe the differences between the sacred and the profane. What is one example of each?
4. What are two functions that education has in society? Why are these functions important?
5. What is a hidden curriculum? Given an example of something that might be part of education’s hidden curriculum.
Critical Thinking Questions
1. Do you think that religion (prayer, religious symbols, teaching creationism) should be allowed in public schools? Why or why not?
2. What do you think is the most important function that religion provides for individuals or society? Why?
3. Great Britain has proposed that schools teach not only academic subjects, but also core values like honesty and nonviolent behavior. Do you think that schools should teach values to students? Why or why not?
4. Online education has many advantages and disadvantages. What do you think is one advantage and disadvantage of online education? What could be done to improve the disadvantage that you listed?
5. Sociologists argue that the educational system can reinforce social inequality in society. Do you agree or disagree? Back up your answer with information from the lesson or your own experiences.
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