Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Harriet Martineau

Explanation:

Harriet Martineau was one of the earliest sociologists and considered the first female sociologist. She was born on 12th June 1802. She wrote about the relationship between economics, politics, social life, etc.

She asserted that when studying society it should be studied as a whole and every aspect of it. This includes politics, religion, social life, marriage life, children, home, etc.

It was Harriet Marineau who studied or examined all the aspects mentioned in the question above.

So, the correct answer is Harriet Martineau.