Mark decides that he doesnt want to be like the rich kids who sell themselves out to the system. Accordingly, he prides himself on not learning what the school is trying to teach. Which of the following concepts best characterizes his behavior?
A. Academic anti-socialization
B. Learned helplessness
C. Resistance culture
D. Tracking
Answer:C
Mark decides that he doesnt want to be like the rich kids who sell themselves out to the system. Accordingly, he prides himself on not learning what the school is trying to teach. Which of the following concepts best characterizes his behavior?
A. Academic anti-socialization B. Learned helplessness C. Resistance culture D. Tracking
Explanation: C) A resistance culture is represented by lower-class students rejection of middle-class values. This behavior is exemplified by Markos purposeful attempt to not learn what the school is trying to teach (to the rich kids).