Social theory contributes to interpretive understanding of how or why something occurs. It is an explanation of a social phenomena.
Schooling-The totality of experiences that occur within the institution called schools, not all of which are educational. Examples are peer interactions, codes of conduct and dress. Involves planned instruction and programs of study, learning achieved through the hidden curriculum, and the state’s goals for its citizens.
Training-A set of experiences provided to some
organism (human or not) in an attempt to render its responses predictable
according to the goals of the trainer. Training is more mechanical with
an emphasis on motor skills or how to perform a particular task.
Education-Involves reason, the intellect, intuition,
creativity. It is a process or set of experiences which allows humans
to “create” themselves.
Political Economy-In a society, two of the main groups
that exercise power and influence come from control of the economic resources
and control of political office.