The ______ theoretical framework suggests that schools not only teach children the academic skills--literacy, numeracy, geography, and reasoning--they will need in order to contribute to the economy and become financially independent, but also the norms and values of the larger society.

A. functionalist
B. conflict
C. symbolic interactionist
D. postmodern


Answer: A

Sociology

You might also like to view...

What are the three ways in which television encourages people toward violence?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Lockheed Martin is dependent on military contracts for its survival

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Which of the following is NOT a primary medium of transmission for HIV?

(a) blood (b) causal contact (c) semen (d) breast milk

Sociology

Which of the following is an example of corporate welfare?

a. A large corporation donates money to a homeless shelter b. Severance pay and unemployment insurance c. Low-interest government loans, subsidies, and tax breaks to corporations d. Employee assistance programs

Sociology