Looking at the operation of U.S. schools, the social-conflict approach might lead a sociologist to conclude that
a. the function of schools is to teach needed skills.
b. the meaning of schooling varies from child to child.
c. schools have been a major path to social advancement.
d. tracking provides some students with far better schooling than others.
Question 2
What is the term for the process by which people disengage from important social roles?
a. role rejection
b. role reversal
c. role loss
d. role exit
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