According to the conflict perspective, _________ is a defining trait built in to any society or culture
Dominant and subordinate groups and classes within a society are always in competition for the society's limited resources and for whatever the society deems important.
A) stress
B) inequality
C) functionality
D) structure
B
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The mean is always a better statistical measure than the mode or the median
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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
Personal sovereignty, in terms of racial-ethnic motherwork, concerns ______.
a. fighting to hold onto views of family and motherhood that differ from the mainstream b. male dominance of private and work spheres c. individual vs. community approaches to mothering in racial ethnic communities d. desire to do what one wants
Which of the following statements about extracurricular activities at school is NOT true?
A) there is significant evidence extracurricular activities at school lead to enhanced educational outcomes. B) there is a social class gap in private extracurricular activities, like club sports and music lessons, but this gap is counteracted by equal participation in extracurricular activities at school. C) it is increasingly the case students have to pay money to participate in extracurricular activities, particularly sports. D) there is a growing social class gap and participation in school based extracurricular activities.