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Chapter 12: Religion and Education

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denominationsa distinct group of churches with a common doctrine and name

sacredthings set apart and requiring special religious treatment 

profanethe ordinary and familiar realm of everyday existence.

social controlthe informal and formal regulation of members of society to gain conformity and compliance 

school choiceprograms allowing students to transfer to schools outside those assigned to them by their school district.