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Intro to Sociology

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Education is the systematic process of facilitating learning, acquiring knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits through various means such as teaching, training, storytelling, discussion, and directed research. It plays a crucial role in shaping an individual's perspective and contributes to societal development.

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