Which of the Following Situations Might Be True for Students

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations might be true for students who live in poverty?

• A)Their schools have older,more experienced teachers.
• B)They get more scholarship and grant money for college than their wealthier peers.
• C)They are more likely to have young,inexperienced teachers.
• D)They are likely to have classes that encourage creativity and discovery learning.

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Definitions:

Status

A social or professional position, standing, or rank of an individual or entity within a society or organization.

Shaming

A social process of expressing disapproval aimed at inducing remorse in the person being shamed and discouraging deviant behavior.

Control Theorists

Scholars who focus on theories explaining how social control mechanisms reduce or prevent deviant behavior, emphasizing the importance of societal bonds.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions aimed at regulating individual and group behavior in an attempt to enforce conformity and compliance with the norms and rules of a society.