Resistance theory may be helpful in explaining
A) a tendency among girls to perform below their skill levels in school.
B) a tendency among African-American students to reject school norms.
C) a tendency among working class white students to reject school norms.
D) All these answers are correct.

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Resistance theory suggests that marginalized groups may resist dominant cultural norms, including those in educational settings, as a form of opposition to perceived oppression or inequality. This can manifest in various groups, including girls, African-American students, and working-class white students, performing below their potential or rejecting school norms.

Resistance Theory May Be Helpful in Explaining