For poststructuralists, a sociological understanding of contemporary society requires
A) an investigation of local, everyday practices.
B) a renewed investigation of society's structural underpinnings.
C) an ability to ignore signs and their real meanings.
D) a willingness to embrace signs and their inherent meanings.

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Poststructuralists argue that society is not solely determined by structural forces such as class, but that it is also shaped by everyday practices, meanings, and discourses. Therefore, an investigation of local, everyday practices is necessary for a comprehensive sociological understanding of contemporary society.

For Poststructuralists, a Sociological Understanding of Contemporary Society Requires