Lamont Believes in Democracy and Equality, and When Asked to Describe

question 25

Multiple Choice

Lamont believes in democracy and equality, and when asked to describe himself he cites his appreciation for people of all races and ethnic heritages. But at the same time, Lamont believes women should not be in the armed services and he avoids taking courses from female professors. In view of this, which statement best describes Lamont?

• A) Lamont holds a value cluster of achievement and success, equality, and freedom.
• B) Lamont is suffering from value strain.
• C) Lamont is a victim of role conflict due to his multiple statuses.
• D) Lamont is engaged in value contradiction.

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Definitions:

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