In his book the credential society, what does sociologist randall collins argue is the true function of schools?

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6 February, 08:35

In his book the credential society, what does sociologist randall collins argue is the true function of schools?

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In his book the credential society, sociologist Randall Collins contends that the true function of the school system is to reproduce the class structure that will ensure that most people grow up to have a socioeconomic status similar to their parents. As such there is a relationship between education and social class.