Many Sociologists in the 1960s Noticed That Economic Obstacles Alone

question 39

Multiple Choice

Many sociologists in the 1960s noticed that economic obstacles alone were not sufficient to explain disparities in the educational attainment of children from different social classes.Which concept was introduced to explain these disparities?

• A) the American Dream
• B) cultural capital
• C) status inconsistency
• D) class consciousness

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Causes

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