A central argument of Ulrich Beck's "risk society" is that:
A) technology makes people more likely to take individual risks
B) risky investments in the global economy seem more attractive than they really are
C) the decline of social traditions and institutions make risks more pervasive and more global
D) risky behaviors are attractive because they carry higher rewards

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According to Ulrich Beck's "risk society," the decline of social traditions and institutions make risks more pervasive and more global. Beck argues that as modern society becomes increasingly complex and interconnected through technology and global capitalism, traditional forms of security provided by institutions like religion and the state are no longer effective in managing and mitigating risks. This leads to a situation where risks are more widespread and global in nature, with consequences that are uncertain and difficult to predict.

A Central Argument of Ulrich Beck's "Risk Society" Is That