Three Campus Roommates Are Talking About Why They Are in College

question 120

Multiple Choice

Three campus roommates are talking about why they are in college. A sociological view of going to college highlights the effect of:

• A) age, because college students tend to be young.
• B) class, because college students tend to come from families with above-average incomes.
• C) our place in history, because a century ago going to college was not an option for most people.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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