The Intended Purpose of Desegregation of Schools in the 1950s

question 89

Multiple Choice

The intended purpose of desegregation of schools in the 1950s was to make education equal for everyone.What was not intended was that many racial minority teachers and principals lost their jobs.This unintended purpose was called a(n) ____________ function by functionalist theorist Talcott Parsons.

• A) unintended
• B) manifest
• C) mistaken
• D) latent

Understand social conventional reasoning and its role in moral development.

Know the importance of perspective-taking in understanding others' feelings.

Understand the role of empathy in moral development and its variations across different ages.

Comprehend the importance of the moral atmosphere and hidden curriculum in schools.

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Definitions:

Decision Making

The mental act of choosing an action plan among several options.

Openness to Experience

A personality trait characterized by a willingness to try new things and be open to new experiences and ideas.

Personality Factor

An aspect of personality that can be measured and represents significant variation among individuals.

Narrow-Minded

Having a limited or inflexible perspective, often unwilling to consider alternative ideas or viewpoints.