Which of the following statements is consistent with the conflict perspective on education?

A) Schools identify and sort students based on merit and effort.
B) The school system is the American Dream in action.
C) Schools distribute the benefits of educational unequally.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

Conflict Perspective

A sociological approach that focuses on the tensions, struggles, and conflicts between different social groups, emphasizing power imbalances and inequality.

American Dream

A national ethos of the United States emphasizing freedom, opportunity, and success for all, regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.

Educational Unequally

Disparities in academic opportunities and outcomes between different groups, often based on socioeconomic status, race, gender, or geography.