Which sociological perspective portrays contemporary education as basically benign-for example, it argues that schools rationally sort and select students for future high-status positions, thereby meeting society's need for talented and expert personnel?
A. Labeling theory
B. Interactionist perspective
C. Conflict perspective
D. Functionalist perspective
Answer: D
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