Why Is Education Often a Highly Contested Issue

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why is education often a highly contested issue?

• A) because it has power to shape the future through how and what pupils are taught
• B) because it teaches pupils attitudes, preferences, and behaviours in line with separatism
• C) because it demonstrates how many pupils are educated to take on leadership roles in the future
• D) because it sorts pupils into three political streams: conservative, liberal, and social democratic

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