Describe Two Important Ways in Which the American Ideology of Equal

question 45

Essay

Describe two important ways in which the American ideology of equal opportunity for all is undermined by the persistent inequalities present in the American education system.

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Definitions:

Nonshared Environment

pertains to the unique environmental factors that contribute to the differences between individuals, particularly siblings, in the same family.

Social-economic Status

A combined measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position relative to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Parenting Styles

Various patterns of behavior and strategies that parents use to raise their children, including authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful types.