Sociological research on education has found that
A. little learning that is significant to real life occurs in schools.
B. more than learning takes place in schools; other social processes are at work.
C. schools are no longer significant in the socialization of children.
D. schools in poor neighborhoods get proportionately more resources, but children still underperform.
Answer: B
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A. coalition. B. homophily. C. social network. D. interest group.
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a. true b. false
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