Education is a formal process of learning in which some people consciously teach while others adopt the social role of learner, typically occurring in institutions like schools, colleges, and universities. However, education also encompasses informal learning that takes place outside of formal settings, such as through family, peers, and media. The goals of education are multifaceted, including the transmission of knowledge, skills, values, and cultural norms from one generation to the next, as well as the personal and intellectual development of individuals. Education plays a crucial role in socialisation, preparing individuals for their roles in society and contributing to social mobility. Sociologists study education to understand its impact on social inequality, its relationship to the economy, and its role in shaping individual identities and life chances.