The Role Of Theory In The Sociological Study Of Education

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Title:	The Role Of Theory In The Sociological Study Of Education
Keywords:	Education
Issue Date:	Jul-2004
Publisher:	Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe
Abstract:	This study examines the role of theory in the sociological study of education. The concepts of social theory, sociology and education are defined and explained while the interrelationship between sociology and education is demonstrated The characteristics of the main and broad sociological traditions, namely functionalism, Marxism and symbolic interactionism are given and their contribution to education is considered Feminist theory is also examined together with its contribution to sociological theory and educational practice.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10646/1704
Other Identifiers:	Nyoni, R. (2004) The Role Of Theory In The Sociological Study Of Education, ZBTE Vol.13, Issue No.1. Harare, Mt. Pleasant: 1022-3800 http://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/handle/123456789/5034
Appears in Collections:	Social Sciences Research , IDS UK OpenDocs

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