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How a mandatory introductory sociology unit in general education boosts high school students’ critical thinking and civic engagement - myth-busting

Answer: A required introductory sociology unit sharpens students' ability to analyze arguments, recognize bias, and connect personal experiences to larger social patterns, which in turn fuels higher civic participation. A recent longitudinal study reveals that students exposed to sociology in their early years exhibit a 15% increase in standardized