Sociological Perspective: Education

In the United States, from the age of five through sixteen, we are required to attend school full time. Some people further their education by attending a college or university after high school. Many people do well in education, but unfortunately others do not. When a person furthers their education by going on to a college or university, this confirms that they have studied well enough to stay in school and continue their education. Science …

…sociology. The socialization of children into society is accepted as being the role of our school’s education system. The question so frequently raised today by educators, parents, and students alike is, "Do our schools carry out their role according to society’s needs and in its best interests?" Certainly, as John Dewey nicely puts it, Education is a social process...Education is growth...Education is, not a preparation for life; Education is life itself.