Education Through Sociological and Anthropological Lenses: A Conceptual Review and Implications for Guidance and Counseling
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education, sociology, anthropology, guidance and counselingAbstract
Education cannot be separated from the social and cultural contexts in which educational processes take place. From this perspective, sociology and anthropology provide essential theoretical foundations for understanding education as a social and cultural practice rather than a purely instructional activity. The interrelationship between education, sociology, and anthropology not only enriches conceptual understandings of education but also offers significant contributions to applied fields, particularly Guidance and Counseling. This article aims to critically review the definitions, core concepts, and scopes of education, sociology and sociology of education, as well as anthropology and anthropology of education, and to examine their relevance to educational practice and Guidance and Counseling. Employing a literature review approach, this study analyzes relevant and recent scholarly works from sociological and anthropological perspectives. The findings indicate that education, sociology, and anthropology are deeply interconnected and function synergistically in explaining educational dynamics, especially in addressing learners’ social and cultural diversity. This review underscores the importance of integrating sociological and anthropological perspectives to strengthen the theoretical foundations and professional practices of Guidance and Counseling within diverse educational contexts. Pendidikan tidak dapat dilepaskan dari konteks sosial dan budaya tempat proses pendidikan berlangsung. Dalam kerangka ini, sosiologi dan antropologi menyediakan landasan teoretis yang penting untuk memahami pendidikan sebagai praktik sosial dan kultural, bukan semata-mata aktivitas pedagogis. Keterkaitan antara pendidikan, sosiologi, dan antropologi tidak hanya memperkaya pemahaman konseptual tentang pendidikan, tetapi juga memberikan kontribusi signifikan bagi pengembangan bidang-bidang terapan, khususnya Bimbingan dan Konseling. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk meninjau secara kritis pengertian, konsep dasar, dan ruang lingkup pendidikan, sosiologi dan sosiologi pendidikan, serta antropologi dan antropologi pendidikan, serta menganalisis relevansinya terhadap praktik pendidikan dan Bimbingan dan Konseling. Metode yang digunakan adalah tinjauan literatur dengan menelaah karya-karya ilmiah yang relevan dan mutakhir dari perspektif sosiologis dan antropologis. Hasil tinjauan menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan, sosiologi, dan antropologi memiliki keterkaitan yang erat dan bersifat saling melengkapi dalam menjelaskan dinamika pendidikan, terutama dalam merespons keragaman sosial dan budaya peserta didik. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa integrasi perspektif sosiologis dan antropologis merupakan fondasi penting dalam memperkuat landasan teoretis dan praktik profesional Bimbingan dan Konseling dalam konteks pendidikan yang beragam.Downloads
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