Which of the following would be a functionalist view of education?
a. knowledge is a commodity that is exchanged between producers and consumers.
b. schools solidify the privileged position of some groups at the expense of others.
c. classroom communication patterns and educational practices affect students' self-concept and aspirations.
d. education is one of the most important components of society.

D - Education is one of the most important components of society.

Explanation:

Functionalism posits that society is more than the sum of its parts; rather, each aspect of it works for the stability of the whole. This means that the family, education, economy, all works together. The educational system is one of the most important because it forms the people who will later work in the rest of the spheres of the society. It is in Education where students begin to learn the basics that will make them competitive in school and job markets.

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