Week 8:

Exam Preparation
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Mini Assignment
To what regard is some stratification
inevitable in Irish society?
300 words
Sociology Essay Box by Friday 1st of May.

Exam
21st May 2015.
12.30.
Main Sports Hall.
60 minutes.
Answer 1 question.

What has been highlighted in

class?
Functionalism and Conflict Theory
Marx
Bourdieu

Class, gender and race/ethnicity/migrant status

Welfare states and European Comparative
Perspectives.
How inequality is produced and reproduced the
role of education.
The labour market and the economy.

Mock Exam Questions

1. To what extent could Ireland be considered a
meritocracy? Why, why not?
2. Discuss the role of education in understanding
inequality in Ireland. Choose class/gender/race,
ethnicity and migrant status to discuss in detail.
3. Discuss the role of the state in producing,
maintaining or reducing race/ethnicity or
gender inequalities. Place Ireland in a
comparative perspective with other European
countries/welfare states.

GOOD LUCK!