Society in America
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"Society in America" is an 1837 sociological and political analysis by Harriet Martineau that critically examines U.S. democracy, social institutions, and inequalities, especially regarding women and enslaved people.
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| Society in America canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Society in America Context triple: [Harriet Martineau, notableWork, Society in America]
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A.
America Today
America Today is a famous 1930–31 mural cycle by American artist Thomas Hart Benton that vividly depicts the dynamism and social realities of the United States during the early 20th century.
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B.
In America
"In America" is a 2002 drama film about an Irish immigrant family struggling to rebuild their lives in New York City, noted for its emotional storytelling and acclaimed performances.
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C.
In America
"In America" is a historical novel by Susan Sontag that fictionalizes the life of a 19th-century Polish actress who emigrates to the United States to found a utopian community.
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D.
contemporary United States
The contemporary United States is a modern, culturally diverse, and technologically advanced nation characterized by its global political influence, complex social dynamics, and rapidly evolving media and youth culture.
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E.
The American Republic
The American Republic is a 19th-century political and philosophical treatise by Orestes Brownson that analyzes the principles, foundations, and distinctive character of the United States’ constitutional system.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Society in America Target entity description: "Society in America" is an 1837 sociological and political analysis by Harriet Martineau that critically examines U.S. democracy, social institutions, and inequalities, especially regarding women and enslaved people.
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A.
America Today
America Today is a famous 1930–31 mural cycle by American artist Thomas Hart Benton that vividly depicts the dynamism and social realities of the United States during the early 20th century.
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B.
In America
"In America" is a 2002 drama film about an Irish immigrant family struggling to rebuild their lives in New York City, noted for its emotional storytelling and acclaimed performances.
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C.
In America
"In America" is a historical novel by Susan Sontag that fictionalizes the life of a 19th-century Polish actress who emigrates to the United States to found a utopian community.
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D.
contemporary United States
The contemporary United States is a modern, culturally diverse, and technologically advanced nation characterized by its global political influence, complex social dynamics, and rapidly evolving media and youth culture.
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E.
The American Republic
The American Republic is a 19th-century political and philosophical treatise by Orestes Brownson that analyzes the principles, foundations, and distinctive character of the United States’ constitutional system.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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political analysis ⓘ sociological work ⓘ |
| addresses |
moral foundations of political institutions
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relationship between theory and practice in democracy ⓘ rights of marginalized groups ⓘ |
| author | Harriet Martineau ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Harriet Martineau’s travels in the United States
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linked to:
Harriet Martineau
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| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| critiques |
enslavement of African Americans
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inconsistencies between American democratic ideals and practice ⓘ lack of civil and political rights for women ⓘ political exclusion of women ⓘ racial oppression in the United States ⓘ |
| examines |
education in the United States
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family life in the United States ⓘ freedom of the press in the United States ⓘ religious freedom in the United States ⓘ representation in U.S. government ⓘ treatment of Indigenous peoples in the United States ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
U.S. legal system
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U.S. political system ⓘ economy of the United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States economy
morals and manners in the United States ⓘ religion in the United States ⓘ |
| genre |
political science
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sociology ⓘ |
| hasForm | multi-volume work ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | outsider’s view of U.S. society ⓘ |
| influenced |
development of early sociology
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feminist social theory ⓘ later critiques of American democracy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American social institutions
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United States democracy ⓘ
linked to:
American democracy
slavery in the United States ⓘ social inequality in the United States ⓘ status of women in the United States ⓘ |
| notableFor |
anti-slavery stance
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early systematic sociological analysis of the United States ⓘ explicit feminist critique of U.S. democracy ⓘ |
| publicationPlace |
London
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linked to:
London, England
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| publicationYear | 1837 ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed |
Jacksonian era United States
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linked to:
Jacksonian era
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Subject: Society in America Description of subject: "Society in America" is an 1837 sociological and political analysis by Harriet Martineau that critically examines U.S. democracy, social institutions, and inequalities, especially regarding women and enslaved people.
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