According to conflict theorists, what is a criticism of tracking?
A. Tracking is illegal but is still quietly done in many poor communities.
B. Tracking helps black students, but it does very little for other minority groups.
C. White middle-class students are more likely to be tracked "up," while poorer students and students of color are more likely to be tracked "down."
D. Tracking is based on ethnocentrism.
Answer: C
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