Some sociologists argue that the current problems in America's inner cities (such as drugs, violence, and fatherless households) are a result of the disappearance of blue-collar jobs in the United States. This argument reflects what idea from the text?

a.
rationalization of economic life

b.
social constraint

c.
materialist conception of history

d.
distinctiveness of Western society


c.
materialist conception of history

Sociology

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a. true b. false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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