A Student Is Asked to Write an Essay on What

question 82

Multiple Choice

A student is asked to write an essay on what he would like to be when he grows up.Unlike his parents, who work minimum wage jobs, the little boy would like to become a doctor to help other low-income families.His teacher tells him that his goal is unrealistic, and he should consider working at the local factory instead.This is an example of which of the following?

• A)the functionalist theory of education
• B)the conflict theory of education
• C)the feminist theory of education
• D)the symbolic interactionism theory of education

Critically evaluating the concept of the culture of poverty and its critiques.

Assess the impact of voter identification laws on political participation and disenfranchisement.

Understand the concept of the wealth gap and its causes.

Recognize the impact of social stratification and the American Dream ideology in legitimizing inequality.

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Definitions:

Personality Structure

The organization and dynamic interplay of core aspects of personality, including traits, motives, and self-concepts.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, mindset, and emotional patterns.

Factor Analyses

A statistical method used to identify underlying variables, or factors, that explain the pattern of correlations among multiple observed variables.

Statistical Tests

Formal methods of making a decision or reaching a conclusion based on data analysis.