Transcript CHAPTER 14 Education and Religion Section 1: The Sociology of Education Section 2: The Sociology of Religion.

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