Sociologists are interested in how social groups have changed over time. Of particular note is the degree to which individuals base their identities on group membership. How has this changed in recent American history?
A) Americans today are more likely to base their self-concept on group membership.
B) There has been very little change in the past few decades.
C) Americans today are more likely to base their identity on secondary groups.
D) It is impossible to measure change in how Americans use group membership to form identities.
E) Americans are less likely to identify themselves as group members today than in the past.

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Americans are increasingly valuing individualism and personal identity over traditional group identities. This shift reflects broader societal changes, including the rise of social media, which allows for more personalized expressions of identity, and a cultural shift towards valuing diversity and individual experiences.

Sociologists Are Interested in How Social Groups Have Changed Over