SOCB26H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Social Inequality, Hunter-Gatherer, Household-Responsibility System
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Chapter 2: classical sociological approaches to educat ion. I nt roduction: using theory to study schools. Durkheim and socialization: the cultural shift to individualism. I n d i v i dual ism (durk he i m): a belief in the importance and virtue of self development and self reliance and personal independence. religion had traditionally supplied the norms that prescribed social behaviour. Industrialization and democratic reforms had sparked greater individualism. people were encouraged to develop their individual talents and capacities to their fullest extent. response about social cohesion: argued against individual rationality, or a social contract, as the basis for society. social norms were essential to providing a moral framework the basis of enduring t rust within which mutual agreements can be reached. contract partners 1st need t rust (key ingredient in social cohesion), which is pre-contractual", which is then followed by the contract.
