Social-conflict analysis of education claims that, within any single school, tracking mandates that the best the school has to offer goes to those students who__________.
A. most closely match the school's definition of an "average student"
B. are socioeconomically disadvantaged and need extra help, regardless of their academic potential
C. are socioeconomically disadvantaged but have strong academic potential
D. already have a lot going for them, that is, those from more privileged backgrounds
Answer: D
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a. Weber thought Eastern religions were too focused on sin and salvation instead of experiencing the divine. b. Weber thought Christianity represented the top of the religious evolutionary chain and beat other religions because of its usefulness to human progress. c. Weber believed the religions of the East cultivated an attitude of passivity or acceptance within the believer, whereas Christianity demanded a constant struggle against sin and so could stimulate revolt against the existing order. d. Weber thought Christianity, with its focus on inner development, love, and acceptance of everyone, was suited for multicultural development.
Which of the following groups was historically known to emphasize conjugal family units?
A. European colonists of America B. American Indians C. African slaves brought to America D. Mexican Americans
Surveys are an example of a(n) _______________________ that sociologists utilize to conduct a research study.
a. explorative tool b. quantitative tool c. analytical tool d. qualitative tool