_____ supported using sociology for the purpose of social change; however, this perspective is not prominent in early sociological writings because _____.
a. Durkheim and Weber; most sociologists at the time didn't support the notion of using sociology for the purpose of social reform
b. early female sociologists; at the time sociology was being developed, sexism was prominent in society
c. Karl Marx; at the time, most women in society were poor and had to spend their time working for money instead of working toward social change
d. C. Wright Mills; women at the time were not interested in writing
Answer: b. early female sociologists; at the time sociology was being developed, sexism was prominent in society
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