As a Third Grader, Henry Is Reading Stories About the American

Multiple Choice

As a third grader, Henry is reading stories about the American Revolution and how the early Americans were willing to fight to gain their freedom. According to conflict theorists, Henry is not only learning to read, but is also absorbing lessons in patriotism and democracy. These lessons would be referred to by conflict theorists as ________.

A) a latent dysfunction of U.S. education
B) a part of the hidden curriculum in U.S. schools
C) a manifest function of education
D) a manifest dysfunction of education