Why Does The Highest Economic Have More Power In Education

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Functional theory states that the systems are held together by shared values. How can an education be held together by shared values when everyone values are different? There is much diversity in a school setting that should be considered. Religion, family, and culture are examples that affect our morals. Everyone has their own set of morals and is not going to be the same.
Conflict theory declares that society exists due to tension between competing interest groups. The high class has the most power so it has most power of the education system. Why does the highest economic have more power in education? Education should not focus on economic classes. Economic does play a factor in education however the education system should be able

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