As a third grader, Henry is reading stories about the American Revolution and how the early Americans were willing to fight to gain their freedom. According to conflict theorists, Henry is not only learning to read, but is also absorbing lessons in patriotism and democracy. These lessons would be referred to by conflict theorists as ________.
A) a latent dysfunction of U.S. education
B) a part of the hidden curriculum in U.S. schools
C) a manifest function of education
D) a manifest dysfunction of education

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Conflict theorists argue that schools teach a hidden curriculum by transmitting cultural values and attitudes, such as patriotism and democracy, beyond the explicit stated curriculum. This process reinforces existing social inequalities according to conflict theory.

As a Third Grader, Henry Is Reading Stories About the American