By treating them as athletic bodies lacking mental capacity worthy of an education, schools indoctrinate Latino youth with lessons of racial subordination. These lessons are_____.
A) a hidden curriculum that operates as a mode of social control
B) prescribed by state boards of education
C) designed to produce resilience
D) ineffective in shaping behavior

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The term "hidden curriculum" refers to the lessons that are taught implicitly in schools, beyond the formal curriculum. These lessons can include norms, values, and beliefs about social roles, including racial or ethnic stereotypes. In this context, treating Latino youth as primarily athletic bodies and not as individuals worthy of an educational focus on their mental capacities can be seen as a form of social control, perpetuating racial subordination through a hidden curriculum. Choices B, C, and D do not directly address the concept of a hidden curriculum or its role in reinforcing social hierarchies.

By Treating Them as Athletic Bodies Lacking Mental Capacity Worthy