Which of the Following Is a Weakness of the Functionalist

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a weakness of the functionalist perspective of education?

• A)It ignores the manifest functions of education.
• B)It does not explore peer socialization.
• C)It overemphasizes the extent to which critical thinking can develop a capacity for self-direction in a student.
• D)It ignores ways in which education may also function to reproduce social inequality.

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Operating Activity

Business activities directly related to the production and delivery of goods and services for profit.

Indirect Method

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Dividends

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Statement of Cash Flows

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