Rule by the Majority Is Known As

question 26

Multiple Choice

Rule by the majority is known as:

• A) autocracy.
• B) aristocracy.
• C) democracy.
• D) majocracy.
• E) popular government.

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Definitions:

Orientalism

A concept primarily introduced by Edward Said to describe the West's often patronizing representation and interpretation of societies and cultures of the East, shaping perceptions and misunderstandings.

Racialized Knowledge

The concept that knowledge and truth are influenced by and serve to perpetuate racial hierarchies and biases in society.

East-West Relations

The diplomatic, cultural, and economic interactions between Eastern and Western countries, often highlighting geopolitical tensions and cooperation.

Southern Theory

A critical approach in sociology that highlights and addresses the biases and limitations of theories developed in the global North, advocating for perspectives from the global South.