Looking at the 1950s and the 1960s,many Observers of American

question 5

Multiple Choice

Looking at the 1950s and the 1960s,many observers of American society pointed to the economic gains of many working-class people which gave them the means to live a largely middle-class lifestyle.This is referred to as __________.

• A)the disappearance of social classes
• B)the convergence of social classes toward a general affluence
• C)post-war discovery
• D)the folly of social science
• E)the selectivity of mobility period in the post-industrial era

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Definitions:

Violence

The use of physical force with the intent to injure, damage, or kill someone or something.

Fear and Denial

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Ernest Becker

An American anthropologist and writer known for his works on death and the meaning of life, notably "The Denial of Death."

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