One of the Latent Functions of the Education System in the United

question 41

Multiple Choice

One of the latent functions of the education system in the United States is:

• A) providing child care.
• B) providing children with a least one nutritious meal per day.
• C) slowing down the entry of young people into the workforce.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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