Regarding sports, the author makes the case that because most American homes have television sets, it is possible for everyone to _____, thus maintaining the status quo
a. participate on sports teams at their own level
b. participate vicariously in sports and associated nationalism
c. receive the societal message of the importance of physical fitness
d. choose to watch or not watch sporting events
Answer: b. participate vicariously in sports and associated nationalism
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