Conflict theorists acknowledge that many students from poor and racial-minority families reject the hidden curriculum in schools. Which of the following best describes why?
A) They hope that the school will open job and work opportunities for them.
B) They are receptive to being placed in alternative classes.
C) They are sceptical of the ability of school to open job opportunities for them.
D) They are hostile toward other groups to which they do not belong.

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Conflict theorists believe that students from poor and racial-minority families are more sceptical about the ability of schools to open job opportunities for them, as they believe that their social and economic status will remain unchanged. They also see schools as a tool of the dominant group to maintain their power and privileges, which makes them resistant to the hidden curriculum that reinforces the existing social order. Therefore, the best answer is C.

Conflict Theorists Acknowledge That Many Students from Poor and Racial-Minority