Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Early

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the early 20th-century brand of sociological thought known as the Chicago School?

• A)It largely focused on social ills,such as crime,homelessness,and poverty.
• B)Its founding members pioneered the field of urban sociology,as well as advanced the study of race relations.
• C)Female sociologists in the field were highly respected and recognized.
• D)The city or urban neighborhood was a common unit of study.

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Definitions:

Proslavery Argument

The series of arguments defending the institution of slavery in the South as a positive good, not a necessary evil. The arguments included the racist belief that black people were inherently inferior to white people, as well as the belief that slavery, in creating a permanent underclass of laborers, made freedom possible for whites. Other elements of the argument included biblical citations.

Industrialization

The process marked by the growth of factories and mass production of goods, leading to economic shifts from primarily agrarian societies to industrial economies.

Property

Legal rights over the use, control, and disposition of material objects, resources, or intellectual creations.

Serious Crimes

Offenses considered severe by the law, typically involving significant harm to society or individuals, such as murder, rape, armed robbery, or major theft.