Which of the Following Would Reflect a Structural-Functionalist View of School

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would reflect a structural-functionalist view of school functions?

• A) Schools transmit universal social values such as individual rights and equality.
• B) Schools are designed along the lines of an open curriculum, and encourage cooperation.
• C) Schools are said to promote cooperation among students, not competition.
• D) Schools operate on the principle that those with the least ability are rewarded.

Understand Rawls's model of justice and its foundational principles.

Identify key philosophers and their concerns with the concept of justice.

Describe the initial situation and the veil of ignorance in Rawls's theory.

Explain the importance of fairness in establishing principles of justice according to Rawls.

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