In the debate over whether class or race are 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 changes in the economic structure are more important than race in shaping the life chances of different groups. He contends that social and economic inequality is primarily rooted in class divisions and that race has become a proxy for class in the United States. Wilson argues that while racism and discrimination continue to exist and impact minority groups, focusing solely on race as the source of inequality can distract from addressing the deeper class-based inequalities that underpin social stratification in the country. Thus, option C is the best choice.

In the Debate Over Whether Class or Race Are More