Which of the Following Is a Latent Function of the Educational

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a latent function of the educational system in the United States?

• A) teaching reading and writing
• B) keeping children out of trouble while parents are at work
• C) preparing a modern workforce to use technology
• D) instructing new immigrants in American values and history
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

African Methodist Episcopal Church

A historic black church established in the United States, part of the larger Methodist Episcopal tradition.

Segregated Seating Policy

A discriminatory practice of separating people in public places based on race, often found in theaters, transportation, and schools, mainly prior to the civil rights movements.

Urbanized Group

A population living in areas characterized by high human settlement density and infrastructure of built environment.

Skilled Trades

Occupations that require specific training, often involving manual work, such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.