Answer: In Society in America, British sociologist ____ examined religion, politics, child rearing, slavery, and immigration to the United States, paying special attention to social distinctions based on class, race, and gender.
d. Harriet Martineau
Explanation: Harriet Martineau was a British social theorist and Whig writer, often cited as the first female sociologist. Martineau said of her own approach to writing: "when one studies a society, one must focus on all its aspects, including key political, religious, and social institutions". She believed a thorough societal analysis was necessary to understand women's status under men.