Which of the Following Observations Was Central to Gerhard Lenski's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations was central to Gerhard Lenski's theory about changing levels of inequality over the past centuries?

• A) Social inequality would disappear once socialism replaced capitalism.
• B) Agrarian societies were characterized by very low levels of inequality.
• C) Industrial capitalism brought with it reduced levels of social inequality.
• D) Industrial capitalism generated the highest level of inequality ever observed.

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