As a third grader, Henry is reading stories about the American Revolution and how the early Americans were willing to fight to gain their freedom. According to conflict theorists, Henry is learning not only to read, but is also being taught lessons in patriotism and democracy. These lessons would be referred to by conflict theorists as ________.
A) a latent dysfunction of U.S. education
B) a part of the hidden curriculum in U.S. schools
C) a manifest function of education
D) a manifest dysfunction of education
Answer: B) a part of the hidden curriculum in U.S. schools
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a. true b. false
Which of the following lays emphasis on ethnic food and ethnically associated political issues rather than deeper ties to one's heritage?
a. ethnic paradox b. civil religion c. secessionist minority d. symbolic ethnicity
African Americans
a. are mostly slipping into poverty. b. have more than 70 percent in the working or middle class. c. have changed their status very little in 20 years. d. remain primarily lower class.
Fifty-year-old Jane has noticed that her periods are becoming more infrequent. Jane may be experiencing:
a. inhibited sexual desire. b. menopause. c. endometriosis. d. precoital change.