All of the following arguments about the characterization of then-contemporary society made up the core of the mass society theory, EXCEPT ______.

A) there was a rise in diversity which encouraged ethnic group identity
B) there was a weakening of more traditional personal bonds
C) there was a growing homogenization of the population
D) there was a decline in interpersonal and group relations

Mass Society Theory

A perspective in media studies that suggests mass media and its technologies have the power to influence large, undifferentiated audiences uniformly and directly.

Traditional Personal Bonds

Relationships based on long-standing social customs, values, or shared histories, often existing within families or close-knit communities.

Homogenization

The process whereby cultural distinctions among people are diminished over time due to globalization, media influence, or other factors, leading to a uniformity in practices and values.