SOCIOL 110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Cultural Capital, Objectified, Social Capital

• School: UMASS-Amherst
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOCIOL 110
• Professor: Noa Milman

Document Summary

In 2001, the british government allowed faith schools into the state-maintained sector. Most schools were christian, and one was jewish. In 2007, there were many more faith schools, including christians, muslims and. States pay teachers in faith schools and %85 of the school"s costs. Faith schools are allowed more freedom in choosing staff and students. They are required to follow the national curriculum, but as of 2010, they are allowed to modify the sex ed classes. Still had to cover abortion, contraception and homosexuality. Popular, meet local needs, strengthen moral beliefs, and achieve high educational standards. Reinforce social divisions, generate conflict between communities, and prevent social integration of minorities. A major issue is teaching kids in religious schools about creationism instead of evolution, and some schools began teaching both and allowed the children to choose. It"s argued that social classes shape educational success through material advantages/disadvantages. The rich can buy admission into better schools and tutoring.