Which of the Following Statements Is NOT One of the Ways

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the ways interdependence can be used to explain the process of urbanization in the U.S.?

• A) Technology increased agricultural production so that fewer people needed to work on farms.
• B) Former farmers were mostly manual laborers, and they helped expand the manufacturing industry.
• C) In the pursuit of profit, large corporations bought up huge farmlands and mass-produced food, driving small farms into bankruptcy.
• D) A cornucopia of jobs were created in the suburbs, so that there was no need for suburbanites to commute to work in the inner city.

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Definitions:

Functionalist

Pertaining to the theory in sociology that emphasizes the interdependency of the parts of society and their role in maintaining societal stability; offering a rephrased definition based on Functionalist Theories.

Socializing

The process of interacting with others to learn norms, values, skills, and behaviors of a group or society.

Social Bonds

Connections between individuals and the society, which include attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief, playing a significant role in conforming to social norms.

Durkheim

Émile Durkheim, a French sociologist noted for his foundational contributions to the development of sociology and for his theories on social cohesion and collective conscience.