How do functionalists and conflict theorists differ in their assessment of the role of schools in helping to change societies? What should be the goal of education-training individuals for employment or for critical thinking and creativity? Or are these two goals compatible?

What will be an ideal response?


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Explain the significance of the Great Compromise of 1787.

What will be an ideal response?

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Global culture heterogeneity entails ______.

A. cultural imperialism B. transnational expansion of common codes C. transnational expansion of common practices D. a blending that creates cultural hybrids

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Rational choice theorists argue that students using cost-benefit analysis will always choose to stay in school when they consider dropping out because the life chances for a dropout are so poor.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

Explain the following quotation: “The new technological work-world enforces a weakening of the negative position of the working class.”

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology