Our social system is rarely seen as causing social problems because __________.
A) it is the poor who define what are considered social problems
B) we tend to focus on the elite who commit "deviant" acts
C) institutions cannot be changed
D) we have a hard time questioning our taken-for-granted assumptions

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The correct answer is D because our social system is often not seen as causing social problems due to the difficulty in questioning the assumptions and norms that are deeply ingrained and taken for granted within our society. These underlying assumptions shape our perception of what constitutes a social problem, making it challenging to see the role of the social system itself in creating or perpetuating these issues.

Our Social System Is Rarely Seen as Causing Social Problems