Jacob uses conflict theory to study the role of schools in society.Which of the following statements is Jacob most likely to agree with?Schools provide equal educational opportunities for all students irrespective of their social background.Schools provide education based on students' social status and therefore maintain social inequality.Schools help students gain a clearer perception of themselves and also help shape their sense of self.Schools serve to enhance cultural integration as they bring together people from various social backgrounds.

Which of the following is an argument that would be made by a conflict theorist?Group of answer choicesSchools are the one place where all children, despite their family background, can move up in the world.Schools are one of the few meritocratic places, unlike the labor market and political sphere.The system of education in America encourages equality through social mobility.Children are socialized in school to learn skills that will help them become adults who will be obedient workers.

When applied to the topic of education, social-conflict analysis explains which of the following?A.how schooling develops each individual’s talents and abilitiesB.how schooling stresses the value of practical learningC.how schooling both causes and perpetuates social inequalityD.how schooling often creates a self-fulfilling prophecy

Which sociological perspective would be most likely to point out that schools can reinforce the divisive aspects of society, especially those of social class?Multiple choice question.psychoanalyticinteractionistconflictfunctionalist

Who among the following is likely to stress that schools are agencies for perpetuating social inequality because parents with low educational attainment and limited income are not able to provide the same educational opportunities for their children as families where at least one parent has more formal education?Group of answer choicesFunctionalistsSymbolic interactionistsConflict theoristsPostmodern theorists

Which of the following is not one of the objectives for this course?Group of answer choicesStudents will explore key principles, tensions, and dynamics that are fundamental to conflict and teaches students how to engage conflict in collaborative problem-solving ways.Students will increase their capacity for creative conflict transformation in multiple contexts, including families and workplaces as well as local, national, and global communities.Students will become familiar with the core theories and practices related to conflict and peace.Students will gain a heightened awareness for deciding who is right in a conflict.