Which sociological approach would contend that the very design of mass public schooling ensures that people who are born disadvantaged remain disadvantaged?
A) neo-conservatives
B) human capital theorists
C) conflict theorists
D) structural-functionalists

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Conflict theorists argue that the very design of mass public schooling, including its emphasis on competition, uniforms, and standardized testing, reproduces existing social inequalities and perpetuates disadvantage for those born into marginalized groups. They believe that education is not a solution to systemic societal inequalities but rather an institution that helps to maintain existing power dynamics.

Which Sociological Approach Would Contend That the Very Design of Mass