Which observation describes the functionalist theoretical perspective on education?

A. Schools reinforce working-class positions.
B. Labeling dictates who are in power.
C. A role of schools is to classify students according to their potential.
D. Certificates and degrees are important symbols of acquired education.


C. A role of schools is to classify students according to their potential.

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A) continuing discrimination. B) continuing respect and honor. C) mutual acceptance. D) open work opportunities.

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A fast food worker may experience ____ because of the conflicting expectations to sell as much food as possible and to have pleasant interactions with customers

a. job angst b. role strain c. bullying d. alienation e. self-actualization

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Charismatic authority is power based on a belief in the lawfulness of enacted rules (laws) and the legitimate right of leaders to exercise authority under such rules.

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The working class tends to identify with manual workers and their long history of involvement in the labor movement.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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