Question

In Society in America, British sociologist ____ examined religion, politics, child rearing, slavery, and immigration to the United States, paying special attention to social distinctions based on class, race, and gender.
a. Jane Addams
b. Auguste Comte
c. Herbert Spencer
d. Harriet Martineau

Answer 1

Answer: In Society in America, British sociologist ____ examined religion, politics, child rearing, slavery, and immigration to the United States, paying special attention to social distinctions based on class, race, and gender.

d. Harriet Martineau

Explanation: Harriet Martineau was a British social theorist and Whig writer, often cited as the first female sociologist. Martineau said of her own approach to writing: "when one studies a society, one must focus on all its aspects, including key political, religious, and social institutions". She believed a thorough societal analysis was necessary to understand women's status under men.