Latent functions of schools include_________?
Correct answer: D. allowing the formation of a subculture and keeping children in school for a period of time
- A. maintaining the class system
- B. encouraging social mobility
- C. promoting nationalism
- D. allowing the formation of a subculture and keeping children in school for a period of time
Explanation
Latent functions are unintended effects of schooling, such as creating subcultures and occupying children for a prolonged period. Maintaining class divisions and promoting nationalism are often discussed as broader social consequences, but option d identifies the latent functions most directly.
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