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1. Think about how Functionalists and Conflict Theorists explain the function of education for society.
a. Summarize the Functionalists’ ideas about the purpose of education for society. Then, describe how Functionalists would use their ideas to explain the overall differences between Smith Elementary and Huntington Elementary.
b. Summarize the Conflict Theorists’ ideas about the purpose of education for society. Then, describe how Conflict Theorists would use their ideas to explain the overall differences between Smith and Huntington.
2. Think about how Functionalists and Conflict Theorists explain the reasons why inequality exists in education and in society.
a. Summarize Functionalists’ reasons for why inequality exists in education and why economic inequality exists in society. Then, describe how Functionalists would use their reasons to explain the differences between Smith and Huntington.
b. Summarize Conflict Theorists’ reasons for why inequality exists in education and why economic inequality exists in society. Then, describe how Conflict Theorists would use their reasons to explain the differences between Smith and Huntington.