Which statement describes the conflict theory of education? a. education fulfils society’s basic need of transferring knowledge b. education in perpetuating inequality in society c. education provides an avenue through which a student develops job skills d. education focuses on the interactions that students have at school e. education inculcates social norms and values in students

The correct answer is option B

The conflict theory of education says that education helps in perpetuating inequality in society rather than reducing it. The system reinforces the differences in social class, gender, race and ethnicity.

B. education helps in perpetuating inequality in society

Explanation:

The conflict Theory of Education states that having public schools and the educational system, perpetuates the inequality in society, as the educactional system and the economic system are closely related, those in the upper economic classes have more opportunities to achieve and get good education, than those in the lower economic classes. Basically because lower class kids have other responsabilites than those from higher economic classes kids who tend to focus solely on their education.

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