Some Sociologists Argue That Globalization and Postindustrialism Will Lead to a Future

question 139

Multiple Choice

Some sociologists argue that globalization and postindustrialism will lead to a future in which people's freedom is ever more constrained. Which of the following best exemplifies their concern?

• A)
• the pressure older people are under to continue working even after they reach old age
• B)
• the pressure young people are under to have a smart phone in order to be able to participate in everyday social activities
• C)
• the access younger people have to information via the World Wide Web
• D)
• the access older parents have to their grown children through social media

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