Question

question 7
1 pts
the belief that education perpetuates and reinforces existing social inequality is part of what theory?
functionalist
constructionist
conflict
symbolic interactionalist

Explanation:

Conflict theory emphasizes that society is in a state of perpetual conflict due to competition for limited resources. It views education as a tool that can perpetuate and reinforce social inequality by serving the interests of the dominant groups. Functionalist theory sees education as contributing to social stability and equilibrium. Constructionist theory focuses on how knowledge and reality are constructed through social interactions. Symbolic - interactionalist theory looks at the meanings and symbols people attach to social interactions.

Answer:

C. conflict