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The correspondence principle (Bowles & Gintis) suggests that_______________?

Correct answer: A. schools prepare children for work by teaching them to be obedient

  • A. schools prepare children for work by teaching them to be obedient
  • B. teachers and parents tend to have similar attitudes to learning
  • C. children who write lots of letters develop a better grasp of language
  • D. boys and girls educational achievements have recently become similarDiscover Faith Communities

Explanation

Bowles and Gintis argued that schools correspond to workplaces by preparing pupils for the labour process, including obedience to authority and acceptance of unequal rewards. The principle concerns school-work similarities, not similarities between teachers and parents.

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