We Might Identify One of the Latent Functions of Public

question 76

Multiple Choice

We might identify one of the latent functions of public schools as

• A) providing low-cost education to the public at large.
• B) teaching children skills required to function in society.
• C) training children to obey authority and grow up to become obedient workers.
• D) teaching children math and science.

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