In a high school, the norms act to hold down the achievements of those who are above average, so that the school's demands will be at a level easily maintained by the majority.
-- James S. Coleman
   
James S. Coleman   Name:
James S. Coleman
Type:
Sociologist
Nationality:
American
Birth:
May 12, 1926
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