Discuss the history of racial school segregation in the United States and apply sociological theories to explain why it persists and has even worsened since the 1960s.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies.
KEY: Learning Objective: 12.3: Explain how education may function to both reduce and reproduce social inequalities.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: School Segregation
Difficulty Level: Hard
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