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. conflict perspective
C. functionalist perspective
D. interactionist perspective
Answer: C
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A) brainwashing B) groupthink C) mental programming D) group polarization
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a. true b. false
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a. The Wilson Family Foundation donates a great deal of money to their local senators. b. The local university publishes a study on impoverished families. c. A local nonprofit challenges gender inequalities. d. The battered women's movement helps build three new shelters in Ohio.
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a. selection and allocation. b. training and knowledge. c. socialization. d. social control.