This document presents information on the relationship between sociology and education. It begins by defining sociology as the study of human society and its origins, and education as everything learned in a society. It then discusses how education takes place within society and is thus a social phenomenon. Sociology studies social systems and structures while education is an important social function. Changes in society bring changes to education and vice versa. In conclusion, sociology and education are significantly related fields, as education is part of society and society determines the goals of education.

1. A Presentation on
As a Partial Fulfillment to :
Foundations of Education (Ed. 511)
M. Ed. First Semester 2020
Presented to:
Tulsi Ghimire
Rainbow International College,
Dallu, Kathmandu
Relationship Between Sociology
And Education
Presented By:
Birendra Prasad Shrestha
Roll No: 14
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2. Content
• Sociology
Etymology, meaning
• Education
• Etymology, broader meaning
Relationship Between Sociology and Education
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3. Sociology
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Sociology is the Combination of two
words :
Latin “Socius” – meaning “companion”
and the Greek word “logos” – meaning
“the study of”
The term SOCIOLOGY was first used in 1780 by
French essayist Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (1748 -
1836) and later by French thinker Auguste Comte.
Sociology = “the study of
companionship, or social relations”.
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Sociology is the science or study of
the origin, development,
organization, and functioning of
human society.

4. • Education in broader sense, means
everything that is learned by an individual in
a society.
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Education
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• Connected with the verb educere = to bring
forth
Education is from Latin word
educare = to bring up

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Sociology and Education Relationship
Education takes place in the society and is thus a social thing.
Sociology Studies the structure & functions of social systems while
education is one of the important functions of any social system.
Education is the means for achieving the goals of sociology.
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Emile Durkheim was the first person to point out the sociological approach to
Education. Durkheim considered education , “to be essentially social in
character and its functions and that as a result the theory of education relates
more clearly to sociology than any other science.”
Society and social milieu determine the ideal education realizes.
Values and disciplines taught by education enables a person to
assimilate in the society.

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Everything which makes the way of life of a society is learnt/
education.
Society is the school/ a place of education for a child.
Sociology establishes the sociological standpoints to education.
Education is understood when it is known for what society it is
preparing pupils.
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Change in society brings changes to education. In turn, education
brings changes in society.
Contd … Relationship
Education is the laboratory and workshop of sociology
Sociology develops methods and techniques to be utilized by
educational system to attain its goals.

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Contd … Relationship
• Sociology contributes greatly to the planning,
execution, monitoring and evaluation of
educational process.
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• Education helps to minimize the conflict among the
different groups of people belonging to unequal Social
Stratification by providing equal ability, understanding
and opportunities.
• Education helps to minimize the diversity of forms and
amount of social stratification though it cannot root out
the stratification. Thus it supports the goal of sociology.

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Contd … Relationship
• Education relinquishes the dire
consequences of social stratification.
• Education contributes significantly to provide
opportunities to the “haves not” (Marx) or reduce the
unfair control over the power or unjust distribution of
power (Ralf Darendorf)
• The study of society assists in the management of
special education for special need group and
implement inclusive education/ education for all.
• Education contributes to social change and
transmission of culture which are sociological
issues.
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Conclusion
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Sociology and
Education is
significantly related
to each. Education is
part of the Society.
Society determines
the standpoints for
the Education.

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Internet Resources:
www.slideshare.net/ Ardels, Eduardo Introduction of sociology of education
Jose, Restin Relationship between Sociology and Education
www.restinjose.blogspot.com
www.europeansociology.org for images
Relationship Between Education and Sociology www.athateacher.wordpress.com
Ghimire, Tulsi Rainbow International College Slides on Foundations of Education
(A Presentation to Rainbow International College, Dallu, Kathmandu)