Practice mode Theory and Perspectives

Which sociological perspective argues that schools in the United States encourage competition through built-in systems of rewards and punishments?

Correct answer B. Conflict perspective

Explanation

Conflict theorists see schools as reproducing inequality by ranking and sorting pupils through competitive reward systems that mirror the capitalist economy.

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