Sociology - Ch. 13 Education and Religion

Which of the following terms best describes profane?

Which of the following would a "selective separatist" most likely do?

Many Americans believe this is the key to social mobility.

Term used to describe schools' transmission of cultural goals that are not openly acknowledged.

Students who are treated as bright and capable come to think of themselves as

As with all basic institutions, ____ is a universal phenomena.

In which of the following religious organizations are you least likely to find converts?

According to Durkheim, all societies make sharp distinctions between the

The basic functions of religion are emotional support, social cohesion, and _____.

The difference between education and socialization is

What percentage of public schools control access to school buildings?

Established pattern of behavior through which a group of believers experiences the sacred.

In addition to teaching knowledge and skills, formal education also serves to

In what belief system do clans or families connect to a particular sacred animal or object?

Since the mid-1990s, the occurrence of crime in public schools has

The belief in one god.

Church attendance does not really measure involvement or measure people's 

Anything considered to be part of the supernatural world

System in which children acquire knowledge and skills to become functioning society members.

The belief in more than one god.

Societies with animistic religions

___ is a system in which students study subjects in their native languages.

What is one of the most important functions of religion?

Based on the idea that moral principles have a sacred quality.

Depth of people's religious feelings and how they translate into behavior

Greek mythology, in which Zeus is the king of the gods, is a(n)

How can a society with different religions and races promote a strong national identity?

Anything considered to be part of the ordinary world

Which would not improve students' safety at school?

Which of the following is an example of a denomination?

What is the national religion of the United States?

What is the ultimate goal of education according to the functionalist perspective?

Involves the assignment of students to different types of educational programs.

Involves instruction by specially trained teachers who follow officially recognized policies.

About what percent of the total U.S. student population is homeschooled?