Theorists such as Habermas and Marcuse argue that modern society
A. fails to meet the need of the individual to developing a fulfilling identity.
B. imposes uniform identities on all members of society.
C. is simply too challenging for most people, leading to disengagement.
D. is too easy for most people, leading to a desire to disrupt norms.
Answer: A
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a. secondary group identity. b. biological stage development. c. money for better care. d. any experience with boys her own age, so she is socially shy. e. primary socialization.
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a. A case study b. An experiment c. Field research d. Ethnography
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