Question 22 • Social Problems 1: A World in Crisis (IS)
Ronaldo was just elected to the school board. He is representing a low-income neighborhood and knows that students often do not have access to the same opportunities as those in other neighborhoods. He is seeking a grant to offset paying for textbooks, meals, and extracurricular activities that burden lower-class families. What would be the advantage of eliminating these costs?
Answer
A
People would not value education, so there would be no benefit.
B
Even low-income students could fully participate in their education.
C
There would be no school fundraisers, which students and teachers generally despise.
D
The upper classes would be wealthier because they would get affordable services for free.
Explanation
Eliminating the costs of textbooks, meals, and extracurricular activities would remove financial barriers that keep some students from taking part. This would allow low-income students to access more of the same learning and school experiences as their peers. The advantage is that even low-income students could fully participate in their education.
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