Based on sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies' perspective,most people in______________societies are "strangers" who perceive that they have very little in common with most people.Consequently,self interest dominates and little consensus exists regarding values.

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Based on sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies' perspective,most people in______________societies are "strangers" who perceive that they have very little in common with most people.Consequently,self­ interest dominates and little consensus exists regarding values.

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Tönnies' theory distinguishes between Gemeinschaft (community-based) and Gesellschaft (society-based) societies. In Gemeinschaft societies, people have close relationships and share common values, while in Gesellschaft societies, people are strangers to each other and are motivated by self-interest. Therefore, the answer is choice C, which fits the description of a Gesellschaft society.

Based on Sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies' Perspective,most People In______________societies Are "Strangers