Which of the Following Positions Would a Functionalist Theorist of Education

Multiple Choice

Which of the following positions would a functionalist theorist of education most likely take?

A) Schools act to reinforce patriarchal authority and traditional gender roles.
B) Schools teach students skills and values essential to their future positions in the labour force.
C) Schools provide an environment in which students can practice social interaction with those who may be considerably different from themselves.
D) Schools act to reinforce the values, norms and behaviours of the dominant group, thus devaluing those of other groups and discouraging dissent.