Social-conflict analysis of education claims that, within any single school, tracking mandates that the best the school has to offer goes to those students who
a. most closely match the school's definition of an "average student."
b. are socioeconomically disadvantaged and need extra help, regardless of their academic potential.
c. are socioeconomically disadvantaged, but have strong academic potential.
d. already have a lot going for them—those from more privileged backgrounds.
(Answer: d)
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.