Which of the Following Is a Functionalist Explanation for the Increased

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a functionalist explanation for the increased number of Americans with college degrees throughout the course of the twentieth century?

• A) Competition for scarce jobs requires that Americans become overqualified for the jobs they want.
• B) Americans need to become more educated to remain competitive with workers from other countries where students outperform Americans in math and science.
• C) More education increases the amount of trust individuals have in others and how much they will participate in their communities.
• D) Jobs have become more skilled and technologically advanced, and a more educated workforce is necessary to fill these jobs.

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