Ernest lives in a low-income area and his school is severely underfunded and lacks college prep courses and guidance counselors. Ernest, despite his aptitude, is not able to attend college. He ends up in a low-wage job similar to those of his parents. Ernest's experience supports which sociological idea?
A. moral education
B. cultural capital
C. hidden curriculum
D. social reproduction
Answer: D
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