James Coleman 1966 report on educational opportunities in the United States
a. eventually led to the Supreme Court to declare that education is a constitutional right that must be guaranteed by the states.
b. concluded that it is the quality and structure of the family that most influences the outcome of a child's education
c. concluded that it is the quality and structure of schools that most influence the outcome of a child's education.
d. concluded that all children have equal educational opportunities in the United States.
B
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the theoretical perspectives on socialization views that children in low-income families may be unintentionally socialized to believe that acquiring an education and aspiring to lofty ambitions are pointless because of existing economic conditions in the family?
a. Conflict b. Postmodern c. Functionalist d. Symbolic interactionist
In a study of tracking in a California school system, 17 percent of students in a tracked system qualified for college credit. What percentage qualified in an open system where any student could enroll in an advanced placement (AP) course?
A. about 10% B. about 20% C. about 30% D. about 50%
Sociologists will accept something as fact under which of the following conditions?
What will be an ideal response?