According to the Signaling Theory of Education

question 289

Multiple Choice

According to the signaling theory of education,

• A)schooling sends signals to employers in much the same way that advertising sends signals to consumers.
• B)a person becomes more productive by earning a college degree.
• C)education is less important than natural ability.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Elitist And Ascriptive

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A philosophy or approach that emphasizes the engagement and involvement of the community in decision-making and problem-solving processes.

Lipset

Seymour Martin Lipset was a political sociologist known for his work on the social bases of politics, social stratification, public opinion, and the sociology of intellectual life.

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