Practice mode Social Mobility

Many people genuinely hold society’s goals and values, yet their attitudes do not match what is needed to achieve those goals. What is this idea called?

Correct answer B. The value-stretch hypothesis

Explanation

Hyman Rodman's value-stretch hypothesis argues that lower-class people keep mainstream values but stretch them, adding alternative values that fit their limited circumstances, so attitudes and goals can diverge.

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