Which of the following is a weakness of the functionalist perspective of education?
A. It ignores the manifest functions of education.
B. It does not explore peer socialization.
C. It overemphasizes the extent to which critical thinking can develop a capacity for self-direction in a student.
D. It ignores ways in which education may also function to reproduce social inequality
Ans: D
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a. healthcare system b. social security c. elder care d. standard of living
Which of the following statements is true of stepfamilies?
A) Stepfamilies are those in which parents live in two different households after temporary separation. B) Children in stepfamilies are damaged and do not recover. C) Couples in stepfamilies can be heterosexual or homosexual. D) Stepfamilies are not real families.
SAGE News Clips: Children's TV DietWe hear from Dr. Dimitri Christakis of the University of Washington, who studies the relationship between children's television consumption and their behavior, concluding that children on TV diets that favor pro-social programming like Mister Rogers behave less aggressively than their peers. Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 193, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Why does Michael Rich, director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children's Hospital Boston, praise Christakis for his research?
A. Rich praises Christakis for tackling a notoriously difficult research question. B. Rich praises Christakis for linking media violence to violent behavior. C. Rich praises Christakis for the size of his study. D. Rich praises Christakis for studying the impact of positive programming.
Discuss the role of the media from the conflict perspective. Define the term gatekeeping and give examples to illustrate its effects on society.
What will be an ideal response?