SAGE News Clips: School Financial CrisisClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 325 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:How would a conflict theorist explain differences in funding allocation between Waukegan schools and other districts?
A. Citizens with different educational outcomes are necessary to perform different jobs.
B. Inequality is a natural function of society.
C. Funding differences perpetuate class and racial inequality.
D. Poor students do not deserve well-funded schools.
Answer: C
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