The readings assigned this week challenge you to think critically about the purpose of education.1. What is the purpose of education and how have these readings challenged your perceptions of educatio

The readings assigned this week challenge you to think critically about the purpose of education.

1. What is the purpose of education and how have these readings challenged your perceptions of education?

2. How have sociological theories been used to explain racial inequality in education?

3. Which theory do you find most compelling? Why?

Write an initial post fully addressing all components of the prompt above (minimum 500 words).

Responses must reference assigned readings (both ASA and APA format are acceptable)

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Freire Chp 1-2

Collins

Turner

Hallinan