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This presentation shows the impact that the changing US demographics has on society and education.
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School & Society
Social Theories -Theoretical
frameworks used to study and
interpret social phenomena.
Conflict Theory
Symbolic InteractionismUse of symbols and
patterns to explain society; Face-to-face interactions.
FunctionalismMaintained through
consensus and agreement to explain society.
Post-Modern CriticalConnections between
theory and actual practice explains society.
Sociological Perspectives
Changing U.S. Demographics
1990 2000 2010
Married Couple with children 23,494,726 24,835,505 25,317,000
Female, no spouse with children 6,028,409 7,561,874 9,924,000
Male, no spouse with children 1,354,540 2,190,989 1,762,000
Unmarried couple with children 967,000 1,563,000 1,762,000
Grandparent raising child 1,179,000
• Disproportionate Influence 5%
• White collar salaried professionals; 15%
Active in politics and social issues
• White collar employees with less 33% autonomy than upper middle class professionals; Overworked with little time for leisure.
• Blue collar, clerical workers with 30% little job security and closely supervised; Pride themselves as doing “Real Work.”
• Prone to job loss; often work 17% multiple job; unemployed.
Implications for Society
Education Implications
Aging Trend on Society
Aging Trend on Education
Pension Program in Financial Storm
