Macionis – Ch 13 – Education – TEST – Flashcards
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In 1954, Supreme Court ruled that racially segregated schools violated the constitution, striking down the "separate but equal" standard that dated back to 1896?
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BROWN v BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TOPEKA
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Overall, what percentage of Hispanic students in the US attends a school c a nonwhite student majority?
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80%
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Although government claims a tiny percentage of US population is illiterate, research suggest the nations level of functional illiteracy is about what percent of the adult population?
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14%
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According to Symbolic-Interaction analysis, tracking & other forms of labeling in Education:
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CREATE A SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY
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Which term refers to the SOC institution by which Society transmits knowledge to its members?
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EDUCATION
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What policy mandates teaching non-English speakers in English?
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ENGLISH IMMERSION
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Which policy directs schools to integrate students c special needs into the overall Education program?
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MAINSTREAMING
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By which year had every state enacted a law requiring children to attend school?
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1918
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Chris teaches at a Univ as full professor c tenure. Based on statistical liklihood, Chris is:
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MALE
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In the US, what % of population 25-64 years old has a 4 year college/university degree?
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32%
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What percentage of US adults now complete high school?
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88%
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Since 1979, women have out-numbered men in colleges/universities. Despite this, women still:
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TEND TO CONCENTRATE IN MANY TRADITIONAL FEMININE MAJORS
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The ability to read & write is referred to as:
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LITERACY
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A major reason that school is limited in poor Societies of the world is that:
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PARENTS NEED KIDS TO WORK TO PROVIDE FOOD AND INCOME
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Labels such as "gifted", "average", or "deficient" that are placed on students by schools:
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MAY REFLECT THEIR SCHOOL WORK BUT ALSO REFLECT STUDENTS SOCIAL BACKGROUND
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In 1998, Californians passed Proposition 227, which:
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BANNED BILINGUAL PGMS IN FAVOR OF ENGLISH IMMERSION
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During the 1960s, many white families moved f central cities to suburbs, escaping bussing programs:
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WHITE FLIGHT
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About 30 Million men/women in US don't read, write, do basic arithmetic well enough for daily responsibilities. This situation is the problem of:
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FUNCTIONAL ILLITERACY
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What percentage of undergraduates enrolled in US colleges are women?
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57%
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According to liberals view, the main cause of school problems is:
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TOO LITTLE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS & TOO MUCH INEQUALITY OF FUNDING AMONG SCHOOLS.
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What school policy assigns students to different Ed programs?
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TRACKING
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