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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education
social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education

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sociology of education  

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  • The sociology of education has provided important insights into the ways in which schools affect individuals and groups. Through an examination of the relationship between society and schools, sociologists have uncovered how educational processes affect the way people think, live, and work; their place in society; and their chances for success or failure. [Source: Encyclopedia ofthe Social and Cultural Foundations of Education; Sociology of Education]

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