The Authors of the Textbook Relate a Story About an Attempt

question 61

Multiple Choice

The authors of the textbook relate a story about an attempt to get New Brunswick high school students motivated to protest against a local pulp mill. What does the story illustrate a lack of?

• A) economic development
• B) collective action
• C) democratic government
• D) resource mobilization

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Definitions:

Social Inequality

Exists when certain attributes affect a person’s access to socially valued resources.

Individual Attributes

The characteristics or qualities that define a person, such as physical features, personality traits, and abilities.

Economic Classes

Categories of people within a society who share similar socio-economic statuses, often determined by income, wealth, occupation, and education.

Ownership of Property

The legal right or interest that an individual or entity has in an asset, including tangible and intangible assets.