Answer the following questions.
Question 1 0 pts
True
False
Functionalists believe that hard work is always more important than
intelligence when it comes to achieving success
Question 2 0 pts
True
False
Functionalists believe that economic inequality in society is to be
expected because intelligence is not evenly distributed across society
Question 3 0 pts
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True
False
Functionalists believe that those who challenge the legitimacy of
societal norms for achieving success are deviant
Question 4 0 pts
True
False
According to Functionalists, the role of schools is to prepare all children
to compete for high status jobs and middle class status
Question 5 0 pts
True
False
According to Conflict Theorists, economic inequality in society is
not necessary and it only serves those already in power
Question 6 0 pts
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True
False
Conflict Theorists believe that intelligence is associated with one’s
economic background
Question 7 0 pts
True
False
Conflict Theorists argue that the “ideology of meritocracy” used in schools
convinces students that they are solely responsible for their success or failure
Question 8 0 pts
True
False
Conflict Theorists, and not Functionalists, believe that schools reproduce
inequality across generations
Question 9 0 pts
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True
False
Functionalists argue that teachers are always biased in their assessments of
student learning and achievement
Question 10 0 pts
True
False
Conflict Theorists argue that education matters more than economic
background when it comes to achieving success in school and in life
Question 11 0 pts
Teaches children societal values around what it takes to be successful
Helps children learn the subject-matter in the classroom
According to Functionalists, the reward system used in school – CHOOSE ONE
Question 12 0 pts
According to Functionalists, the reward system used in school – CHOOSE ONE
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Teaches children that education provides equal opportunity for all
Reflects a biased system that works against some students
Question 13 0 pts
Mirror the power dynamics that happen in relationships in the workplace
Provide equal opportunity to low-income students
Conflict Theorists argue that the function of schools is to – CHOOSE ONE
Question 14 0 pts
Convince students that teachers’ perceptions of them are based on facts and not bias
Help students learn how to critique the system of education
Conflict Theorists argue that the function of schools is to – CHOOSE ONE
Question 15 10 pts
What are the differences between the Conflict Theorists and the Functionalists regarding
how they describe the role of the teacher?
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