Sociologist Herbert Gans suggested that not everyone experiences urban life in the same way. Based on research in Boston during the 1950s, he concluded that many residents develop strong loyalties and a sense of community in central-city areas that outsiders may view negatively. a. Trueb. False

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Ernesto Crosby

11 August, 07:45

Sociologist Herbert Gans suggested that not everyone experiences urban life in the same way. Based on research in Boston during the 1950s, he concluded that many residents develop strong loyalties and a sense of community in central-city areas that outsiders may view negatively. a. Trueb. False

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Matthew Glover · Answer 1

True.

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The given assertion would be considered true as it asserts a verifiable claim concerning the popular sociologist Herbert J. Gans' study. His 'Compositional Theory of Urbanism' revealed that different social group experiences the city life variously. Urban life, on the one hand, offers freedom and liberty in comparison to rural solitude while on the other hand, it was a paradox or anomaly for women as they were in a state of great physical threat. Later, he discusses that numerous inhabitants develop strong affinities while the outsiders or immigrants are unable to view it positively as to them life is not as fast and concentrated as they view it in cities. Thus, the assertion is true.