Which of the Following Statements Reflects a Functionalist View of Education

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects a functionalist view of education as a socializing agent?

• A)Schools can reinforce the divisive aspects of society,especially those of social class.
• B)Schools are frequently used by those in power to maintain their power and to continue the subjugation of those with lower status.
• C)Schools are responsible for teaching the values and norms of the larger society.
• D)A teacher's style may often influence classroom interaction.

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