Which of the Following Is a Conflict Perspective Argument About

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a conflict perspective argument about why education levels have continually risen in the United States over the course of the last century?

• A) Competition for scarce jobs requires that Americans become overqualified for the jobs they want.
• B) As education became more common for all people,social elites needed to obtain more education in order to set themselves apart from others.
• C) A result of industrialization is that jobs have become more and more skilled,and a more educated workforce is required to fill these positions.
• D) More education increases the amount of trust people have in others,and this tends to reduce social conflicts.

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