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Quiz: Durkheim's Social Solidarity and Specialist Skills

A-level Sociology 7192 AQA

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Building on what you've learned about the role of education in socialisation, let's test your knowledge of Durkheim's ideas about social solidarity and specialist skills!

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What does Durkheim mean by 'social solidarity'?

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Which of the following are functions of education according to Durkheim? (Select all that apply)

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Durkheim believed that education helps teach {{blank0}} skills, which are necessary for working in a {{blank1}} society.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Why are specialist skills important in modern society according to Durkheim?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which of the following are examples of how education fosters social solidarity? (Select all that apply)

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What is one criticism of Durkheim’s view of education?

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Durkheim saw education as a way to prepare individuals for {{blank0}} roles in the economy by teaching {{blank1}} skills.

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What is the main way schools help create social solidarity?

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