Since the 1960s, Which of the Following Has Been the Primary

question 16

Multiple Choice

Since the 1960s, which of the following has been the primary focus of social theorists?

• A) The relationship between individuals and society
• B) The relationship between organizations and employees
• C) The ways that individuals apply scientific facts
• D) The instigation of social change

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Definitions:

Contract Theory

A theory in legal and political philosophy regarding how contracts and agreements form the foundations of societies and governments, focusing on mutual consent and obligations.

Thomas Hobbes

A 17th-century English philosopher known for his work in political philosophy, particularly his social contract theory as outlined in his book "Leviathan," emphasizing a powerful sovereign for societal peace.

Ordered Society

An ordered society is a community or civilization that operates under a system of laws, norms, and institutions that ensure stability, harmony, and structured social interactions among its members.

Boston Tea Party

A political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, on December 16, 1773, against the tax policy of the British government by throwing chests of tea from ships into Boston Harbor.