Conflict theorists maintain that education:
A) reduces achievement gaps.
B) creates and perpetuates social inequality.
C) provides people with an opportunity for upward mobility.
D) contributes to society's stability, solidarity, and well-being.
E) makes a big difference in lifetime earnings.
Question 2
Which of the following is a criticism of the functionalist perspective on education?
A) Functionalists disregard the power of individuals to change the course of events.
B) Functionalists overlook the fact that a college degree is important.
C) Functionalists ignore the fact that education provides people with an opportunity for upward mobility.
D) Functionalists gloss over the latent functions of education.
E) Functionalists ignore rising college costs and student loan debt.
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