Dr. Zalewski expects her students to be on time for class, holds them for the entire class period, and has firm deadlines set for reports and other assignments. Sociologically, which statement best describes Dr. Zalewski's approach to teaching?
A) Dr. Zalewski is engaged in the macrosociological approach.
B) Dr. Zalewski is advocating social inequality by maintaining different standards than other faculty.
C) Dr. Zalewski has set up a system of academic social stratification.
D) Dr. Zalewski has created a strong sense of social structure in her classroom.
D
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