Sociology I · 20 marks
Education is often believed to be an agent of development & social change. However, it may reinforce conservatism and conflicts in society. How do you assess this dual role of education in society?
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Syllabus: Social Change in Modern Society: (a) Sociological theories of social change. (b) Development and dependency. (c) Agents of social change. (d) Education and social change. (e) Science, technology and social change.
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