Mindy Works in a Factory to Support Herself, Her Three

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mindy works in a factory to support herself, her three children, and her sometimes violent husband, who is unemployed due to his abuse of alcohol. To cope with the stress and conflict in her life, Mindy spends her little spare time memorizing Bible verses that promise rewards in the afterlife. Which theorist would argue that Mindy's belief is preventing her from breaking out of this situation?

• A) Reginald Bibby
• B) Max Weber
• C) Émile Durkheim
• D) Karl Marx

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