Order Instructions

According to conflict theorists, the persistence of social class inequality can be linked to the educational institutions in the United States. Although education is asserted to be a social equalizer, many argue that the educational system is a mechanism of social reproduction that maintains social inequality rather than ensuring equality of opportunity.

For this class, Chapters 10 and 11 of the text were read out of, Sociology: Beyond Common Sense

Answer the following questions in Discussion Paragraphs:

What factors influence the quality of education that an individual receives?

How is social class reproduced through the educational system?

How is this continuing educational inequality impacting other social institutions?