Why does the term “mass society” carry negative connotations?
What will be an ideal response?
It refers to the masses or the “common people” who are characterized by their lack of individuality, their alienation from the moral and ethical values to be gained from work and religion, their political apathy, and their taste for “low” culture.
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a. True b. False
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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