Question 1

Who coined the term 'habitus'?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Bourdieu is the sociologist who coined the term 'habitus' to describe the deeply ingrained habits, skills, and dispositions that we possess due to our life experiences.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Retention rates for Indigenous Australians from Year 7/8 to Year 12 have indeed improved significantly between 2006 and 2016, indicating progress in educational engagement and completion among Indigenous students during that period.

Question 3

Which term refers to an objective measurement by which to assign social positions rather than by means of ascribed positions such as social class, age, or gender?

Accepted Answer

Meritocratic systems are based on merit, which is an objective measurement, allowing individuals to achieve social positions through their abilities and efforts rather than through ascribed characteristics.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is a description of the 'hidden curriculum'?

Accepted Answer

The 'hidden curriculum' refers to the lessons that are not explicitly taught but are learned through the culture and practices within the school environment, such as social norms, values, and beliefs. This includes implicit or unintentional learning that occurs in the school setting.

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to the taste preferences and lifestyles that differentiate one social class from another and are transmitted through the generations and through the education system?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following terms refers to...

Question 6

Meritocratic views of education are linked with which political philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Meritocratic views of education, which emphasize that individuals should advance based on their abilities and efforts rather than their social status or background, are most closely associated with liberalism. Liberalism advocates for equal opportunities and often supports the idea that a fair competition in education and the job market allows the most talented and hard-working individuals to succeed.

Question 7

The concepts of 'habitus' and 'cultural capital' are the work of which theorist?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Bourdieu introduced the concepts of 'habitus' and 'cultural capital' as part of his sociological theory to explain how social and cultural factors influence individual behaviors and opportunities.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is an example of 'cultural capital'?

Accepted Answer

Cultural capital refers to the non-economic resources that individuals possess, such as education, knowledge, and cultural tastes, which can provide them with advantages in society. Being well-read and having tastes and style that are socially valued are examples of cultural capital.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

B) Boys and girls from working-class backgrounds are under-represented in high-status university degree programs. This statement is correct because various studies and statistics have shown that socioeconomic status significantly influences educational opportunities and outcomes, including access to high-status university programs.

Question 10

Feminist educators in the 1980s were interested in classroom dynamics:

Accepted Answer

Feminist educators focused on classroom dynamics to understand and address how they might contribute to creating or reinforcing gender inequalities, aiming to promote equality in education.

Quiz 23: Educating Society: Sociological Debates and Dilemmas

Who coined the term 'habitus'?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which term refers to an objective measurement by which to assign social positions rather than by means of ascribed positions such as social class, age, or gender?

Which of the following statements is a description of the 'hidden curriculum'?

Which of the following terms refers to the taste preferences and lifestyles that differentiate one social class from another and are transmitted through the generations and through the education system?

Meritocratic views of education are linked with which political philosophy?

The concepts of 'habitus' and 'cultural capital' are the work of which theorist?

Which of the following statements is an example of 'cultural capital'?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Feminist educators in the 1980s were interested in classroom dynamics: