Are the Forms of "Everyday Peasant Resistance" Described by Scott

question 9

Essay

Are the forms of "everyday peasant resistance" described by Scott found only in peasant societies? Can you think of examples of behavior in American society that could be described in similar terms? What might this suggest about the circumstances in which practitioners of these actions live? Discuss.

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Definitions:

Germ Layer

Layers of cells in the early embryo that develop into all the organs and tissues of the body, including the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.

Bone And Cartilage

Connective tissues in animals; bones provide structural support and protection, while cartilage reduces friction and acts as a cushion between joints.

Ectoderm

The outermost of the three primary layers in an embryo, from which the skin, nervous system, and sense organs develop.

Germ Layer

One of the three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in the very early embryo, from which all tissues and organs develop.