Social Problems and Social Movements

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Discussion Questions

Chapter 8 - Education and Media

1. What measures might be taken to reduce class and racial segregation in American public schools?
2. What approach or approaches do you think would have the best chance of improving the academic performance of low income children in American schools?
3. What do you think would be the best approach to reducing the debt that many students accumulate when paying for a college education?
4. What factors do you think pose the greatest threat to the objective coverage and reporting of the news?
5. What measures might be taken to reduce the digital divide in the United States? What about worldwide?