This study component examines the two primary agents of socialisation in the UK: the Family and the Education system. It explores the structure, role, and functions of families and households, analysing changes in family patterns, gender roles, and demographics. Simultaneously, it investigates the role of education in society, focusing on the relationship between education and the economy, and the differential educational achievement based on social class, gender, and ethnicity. The study applies core sociological perspectives—Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, the New Right, and Interactionism—to understand how these institutions shape individual identity and social structure.
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