Problem:
The "so what?" argument against Putnam's decline thesis refers to which of the following claims? Group of answer choices A decline in participation and face-to-face interaction does not necessarily have negative effects for social and political stability and democracy overall. The decline in trust in government and politics is not a threat to political stability, but rather an indication that democracy has reached adulthood. The younger cohorts are most strongly attached to democratic values even though their participation in traditional forms has declined. The rising critical attitude of the younger cohorts towards politics and government is fully consistent with their shift towards more expressive and post-materialist values. All of the above.