What Was the Main Argument of Bowles and Gintis' (1976)book,Schooling

question 13

Multiple Choice

What was the main argument of Bowles and Gintis' (1976) book,Schooling in Capitalist America?

• A)That school boys rank themselves according to their sporting ability
• B)That the role of education is to produce a compliant labour force
• C)That ethnic boys frequently feel failed by the education system
• D)That the education system operates as a successful meritocracy

---

Definitions:

Executive Agencies

Agencies of the executive branch of government that are task-focused and responsible for the execution of laws and government policies.

Economic Regulation

Government-imposed restrictions on the economic activities of individuals or companies to correct market failures or achieve social goals.

Administrative Agencies

Government bodies responsible for the oversight and administration of specific legislation and regulation in various sectors.

Congress

A legislative body of a country, typically bicameral, responsible for making laws and representing the electorate.