In the Context of Brazil, and More Generally Latin America

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the context of Brazil, and more generally Latin America, the term populism refers to

• A) allowing "the people" to determine the basic political processes and principles of governance.
• B) relying upon the political support of regional strongmen to rule.
• C) promising labor unions specific wage guarantees in order to gain their political support to keep them from forming communist groups to challenge the government.
• D) gaining the political support of previously disenfranchised sectors of society, often through manipulation and demagogic appeals.
• E) expanding the right to vote.

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Definitions:

Double Bind

A psychological predicament in which an individual receives two or more conflicting messages, with one negating the other, creating a situation in which the person cannot appropriately respond or resolve.

Women Interacting

The dynamics and relationships among women in social, professional, or personal contexts, influencing their experiences and perceptions.

Ambivalent Sexism

A theory that sexism has two primary components: hostile sexism, which is openly negative, and benevolent sexism, which is superficially positive but reinforces gender inequality.

Elements

Basic components or parts of a larger system or substance.