A sociological perspective is one that looks at the effects of social interaction and the institutions that support it in a particular country. The importance of education can be seen as an example of how a society and its people shape themselves and their future. Societies are often viewed through the lens of sociology. Here, the relationship between education and society is explored in relation to two critical questions: what does schooling do for us, and how does it impact the other aspects of our lives?
How does schooling affect us?
Societies with strong educational systems have more successful and prosperous members. This has been the common thought of sociologists for years now. A strong educational system allows people to learn more from the societal interactions they have with others.
Schools provide children and young adults with the tools and learning opportunities that they need in order to participate effectively in a democratic society. In many parts of the world today, young people do not have access to these opportunities due to lack of resources or poor educational standards. However, even within the United States, many schools are found to have great social programs and initiatives aimed at helping students learn more about social interaction and the importance of having friends. In this way, schools contribute greatly to the betterment of society as a whole.
But, does this mean that schools are a force for good in society?
Just like any other group of people who have varying opinions on any given subject, we also have different views on how schools should function. There are some who are quite against schools being institutions of higher learning. They feel that education only serves to make people dependent on the teachers and to create a bunch of drones who do not know what they are doing and just copy what the teachers are saying.
On the other hand, there are also many
Who are quite happy with the social institution of schools and consider them to be important not only for the students but for the social development of the country as a whole. The argument for the former group tends to be that people learn from social experiences and schools offer such experiences. There is therefore no doubt that social institutions help create better individuals who become better citizens.
In conclusion
What does a sociological perspective tell us about education in the United States? It’s not all bad news. Indeed, it may teach us how to address certain problems in our education system and how to make sure that all students have equal opportunities. It may even teach us how to do things the right way, and that is something that Americans have taken pride in.