Gans suggested that Wirth's "urbanite" could best be seen as __________.

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Gans argued that the "urbanite" described by Wirth was a product of urban industrial society, shaped by modernization, bureaucracy, and individualism. While there may be instances of alienation and lack of ethnic affiliation among urban residents, these characteristics are not central to Gans' argument about the nature of urban life. Similarly, traditional lifestyles are not seen as characteristic of urban living by either Wirth or Gans.

Gans Suggested That Wirth's "Urbanite" Could Best Be Seen as __________