Many sociologists have argued that there is a functional relationship between education and economic systems. They point to the fact that mass formal education began in industrial society and is an established part of all industrial societies. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements?

A

Formal education has suffered a setback due to industrial society

B

Industrial society is responsible for expansion of education of the mass level

C

Formal education can be traced to industrial society.

D

Industrial society changed the pattern of education

E

None of these