Which of the Following Is an Example of Liberation Theology

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of liberation theology?

• A)A Catholic church in South America that leads a movement to earn equal rights for poor women
• B)The role of Martin Luther King Jr.and other religious leaders in the civil rights movement in the U.S.in the 1960s
• C)The leadership of Pope John Paul II among Catholic clergy adhering to traditional pastoral duties
• D)The overall leadership of religious institutions

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Definitions:

Altruism

Altruism is the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often manifested through acts of kindness or charity without the expectation of personal gain.

Social Exchange

A theory that suggests human relationships are formed by the use of a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.

Reciprocity Norm

A social norm suggesting that people should return the help they have received to others in kind.

Kitty Genovese

Refers to a case from the 1960s that became a symbol of urban apathy, wrongly cited for years as evidence that numerous neighbors heard her cries for help but did nothing.