Sociologists Now Hypothesise That a New Class System Is Emerging

question 1

Multiple Choice

Sociologists now hypothesise that a new class system is emerging in ______ed less on the rural-urban divide and more on urban occupation.

• A)China
• B)Russia
• C)Japan
• D)Norway

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