There Are Three Major Conflict Arguments Summarized in Your Text

question 58

Multiple Choice

There are three major conflict arguments summarized in your text relating to the education institution. Which of these is NOT one of them?

• A) Education is a tool for capitalists to maintain their privileged position by teaching conformity and respect for authority in public schools.
• B) The use of sorting and educational credentialism creates equality in economic opportunity and the development of each person's potential.
• C) The education system teaches the culture of the dominant group that is primarily white and middle-class.
• D) Credentials often serve as a proxy for social class and race; particular educational credentials mark some people as better than others.

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