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jazziefee

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The idea that professional sports are a way for people from the lowest classes to achieve upward mobility is clearly _____, according to the chapter.
 
  a. a social good
  b. a vehicle of patriotism
  c. a myth
  d. important for keeping kids in school

Question 2

Regarding sports, the author makes the case that because most American homes have television sets, it is possible for everyone to _____, thus maintaining the status quo.
 
  a. participate on sports teams at their own level
  b. participate vicariously in sports and associated nationalism
  c. receive the societal message of the importance of physical fitness
  d. choose to watch or not watch sporting events


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karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. a myth

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. participate vicariously in sports and associated nationalism


jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

Liddy

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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