What did Hyman suggest about the working class' attitude toward education?

• A. They are naturally more capable
• B. They create a self-imposed barrier and may give up
• C. They have no barriers
• D. They have better teacher support

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that class can shape how students view schooling, and those attitudes can become self-imposed barriers to education. Hyman argued that some working-class students don’t see formal education as relevant or valuable for their life chances, often due to socialization, experiences, and perceptions about future prospects. When schooling seems distant from their goals or when they face challenges, these internal beliefs can dampen effort and persistence, leading to giving up. So the statement that the barrier is created internally and can lead to quitting best captures how attitudes, not just external obstacles, influence educational outcomes.