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Project 2 Institution Analysis
Project 2 Institution Analysis
In 1920, Junior colleges were established by City School systems. By the 1960s,
junior colleges were renamed as Community Colleges. Students desired for
higher education but wanted low-cost schools to attain a white collar labor
force as well as advance technical jobs in the blue collar sphere thus the
establishment of these colleges.
THE FUNCTIONALIST
PERSPECTIVE
Having a degree on a hig her education does
have its benefits. It allows an individual to
have a higher salary and it gives access to
havi ng a stable career, enabling to r aise a
family well. It also trai ns peopl e to ful fi ll
roles and maintain a division of labor.
Student Debt
Decrease in job markets
Budget cuts
Social Conflict
WAYS TO IMPROVE
HIGHER EDUCATION
Financial Aid
-The cost of college could be overwhelming. Students should
always apply for scholarships and financial aids. This is a great help
especially for those low-income students.
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