Question 1:

(a) Is it true that Conjugal roles in the family are now increasingly integrated?

(b) Analyse the functionalists' argument that it is biological differences that lead to gender roles

Question 2:

(a) How does the hidden curriculum serve the interest of the capitalists, according to the social-conflict perspective ?

(b) The teacher/pupils interaction is a very important factor determining success or failure at school. Discuss

Question 3:

(a) Discuss Merton's view that the structure of society leads to deviance

(b) How are people labelled as deviants, according to the symbolic Interactionists?

Question 4:

(a) Compare and contrast the Functionalists and the Social Conflict theorist views on culture.

(b) What are the essential elements of socialisation?