The sociological imagination draws attention to the fact that __________.
A. social problems are often hidden from the rest of society
B. defining social problems is usually based on whether the issue is seen as illegal or immoral
C. religious groups no longer have the power they did in the last century
D. seemingly private issues are often public ones
Answer: D
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