Generally Speaking, Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Relationship

question 52

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between the cultures of schools and the culture of American society in which schools operate?

• A) Because schools are such varied institutions, it is hard to draw any comparisons.
• B) Schools are basically successful at creating cultures that challenge the inadequacies and inequities of the culture outside schools.
• C) Schools not only reflect the norms of the greater culture around them but also exert great efforts to maintain those norms.
• D) Because the culture of America has become riddled with so many problems, schools have attempted to isolate themselves from the impact of the outside culture.

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