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 not only learning to read, but is also absorbing 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
B) a part of the hidden curriculum in U.S. schools
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Which of the following positions reflects the conservative position?
a. Opposed to policies that inhibit divorce. b. Promotes community responsibility for children. c. Promotes a family structure in which the husband is the primary provider and the wife is the primary nurturer. d. In favor of laws giving protection to gays and lesbians from discrimination.
Within the "Three Worlds" approach, __________ refers to rich, industrialized nations that primarily had capitalist economic systems and democratic political systems
a. Fourth World nations b. Second World nations c. Third World nations d. First World nations
America's civil religion has roots in the political doctrine known as civil rights
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following would sociologists consider the best definition of deviance?
a. actions that are harmful to society b. violations of social norms c. criminal activities d. immoral or unethical behaviors e. illegal activities