The symbolic interactionist perspective enables us to see how school(s) do which of the following?

A. help perpetuate and reinforce differences among students
B. force students living in poverty to work harder for academic success
C. channel individuals into certain fields based on their economic status
D. influence teachers to set lower standards for girls than for boys


Answer: A

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