Bruce,aged15,is an orphan living with his guardian,Fred.He lost his parents in a tragic accident.His parents have ensured that he gets the best education by creating a large trust fund to cater to his educational expenses.On turning 18,Bruce will inherit total control of Diamond Constructions Inc. ,America's largest engineering and construction company,founded by his great grandfather.The passing of the control of Diamond Constructions Inc.to Bruce,and the access to quality education thus perpetuating the existing stratification system illustrates the concept of ________.

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The situation described illustrates the concept of social reproduction, which refers to the ways in which social inequality is perpetuated across generations through various institutions, such as education and inheritance. Bruce's access to quality education and his eventual inheritance of a large company are both examples of social reproduction, as they reinforce existing stratification systems and inequalities. The other choices are not relevant to the situation described.

Bruce,aged15,is an Orphan Living with His Guardian,Fred