Which of the following statements is true about sociologist William I. Thomas?
A. He observed that people only respond to the objective features of a person or situation and fail to respond to the meaning the person or situation has for them.
B. He was a staunch advocate of theories of racial and gender differences.
C. He was of the opinion that a crucial aspect of the relationship between dominant and subordinate groups is the ability of the subordinate group to define a society's values.
D. He recognized that the "definition of the situation" could mold the thinking and personality of the individual involved in it.
Answer: D
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