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Chapter 16 Education Discussion

Chapter 16 Education Discussion

Q Answer and discuss one of the following questions: Thinking of your school (at any point in your life), what are some ways that a conflict theorist would say that your school perpetuates class differences? or, Based on what you know about symbolic interactionism and feminist theory, what do you think the proponents of those theories see as the role of school? Respond to two classmates. I will provide feedback and a grade within one week of the due date. View grading comments by clicking on Grades in the course navigation menu and click on assignment comments and rubric results.

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Answering the second prompt, it can be said that symbolic interaction sees education as one of how labeling theory is seen in action. The symbolic interactor might say that this classification has a direct relationship to those in power and those who are classified. Labeling theory can greatly influence a student's education. In most of the schools, we get to see that the children face pressure when the teachers and the parents compare a few of the "bright" students to the rest based on their academics.