Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
noun the transmission of social values, norms, and practices within a society
A1 Social reproduction refers to the process of passing on societal norms and values from one generation to the next.
A2 In some cultures, social reproduction plays a key role in maintaining traditional family structures and customs.
B1 Education is often seen as a tool for social reproduction, as it can perpetuate existing social inequalities.
B2 The concept of social reproduction highlights the ways in which social structures are maintained over time through various institutions.
C1 Scholars in the field of sociology study social reproduction to understand how power dynamics are reproduced and reinforced in society.
C2 Social reproduction theory examines the interplay between education, family, and the economy in shaping individuals' life chances and opportunities.
formal Social reproduction refers to the processes by which society perpetuates itself through the transmission of cultural norms and values from one generation to the next.
informal Social reproduction is basically how we pass on our beliefs and traditions to our kids.
slang Social reproduction is like society's way of keeping things going from one generation to the next.
figurative Just like how genes are passed down from parent to child, social reproduction ensures that societal norms and values are inherited by future generations.
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