In the debate as to whether class or race is more important as the source of inequality, sociologist William Julius Wilson argues that:
A) the disadvantaged status of minority groups is more a matter of race than class.
B) ignoring skin color and cultural differences is the only way to solve the country's problems of racism.
C) changes in the economic structure are more important than race in shaping the life chances of different groups.
D) the social construction of race is a myth.

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William Julius Wilson argues that economic changes, such as the decline of manufacturing jobs and the rise of service sector jobs, have a more significant impact on the life chances of individuals than race.

In the Debate as to Whether Class or Race Is