"The Shadow Side of These [Dimensions] Is the Way in Which

Multiple Choice

"The shadow side of these [dimensions] is the way in which a disciplines can often constrain thought-declaring some ways of knowing reasonable and others inade?quate or even suspect. According to some sociologists and critical theorists, "disci?plining" thought and academic practices (e.g., disciplinary course requirements) represents an exercise of coercive power and a way of reinforcing social and insti?tutional conditions that benefit some groups and perspectives over others" (Boix Mansilla & Jackson) Boix Mansilla and Jackson are making the point that

A) Interdisciplinary learning is superior to disciplinary learning.
B) By compartmentalizing knowledge, disciplinary learning constrains thought.
C) Space can also inhibit learning by physically segregating majors.