The Sociologist Richard Sennett Argues That We Have Seen the "Fall

The sociologist Richard Sennett argues that we have seen the "fall of public man" and have become much more likely to seek refuge in "ties of family or intimate association." Given this, what else would you expect Sennett to believe?

A) Sociologists should spend much more time studying places where strangers come together, like large public buildings, as that's where the most important events in our society transpire.
B) Few people can take pleasure in great cities, which are full of strangers.
C) Religious ceremonies are a great source of pride and meaning.
D) More and more Americans are participating in local politics.
E) In the future, there will be far more people with mental health issues than there are today.