Identify which of the following is not evidence that the U.S. education system defends the status quo and resists societal change
a. The function of schools is to teach newcomers the attitudes, values, roles, specialties, and training necessary to the maintenance of society as it is or as it is expected to be.
b. The special task of schools is to transform the culture and social organization.
c. Schools indoctrinate their pupils in ways that are culturally prescribed.
d. There is an underlying assumption that the American way is the only really right way.
b
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a. psychological separation of a person from an organization b. rigid adherence to rules and regulations c. shift away from intimate relationships with others d. physical movement away from a negative interaction
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