Structuralists Argue That Capitalists Use a Number of Political and Economic

question 20

Essay

Structuralists argue that capitalists use a number of political and economic mechanisms to control the subordinate classes and to get them to believe in the legitimacy of the capitalist system. Find at least three examples of this assertion in the text or in a news article.

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Definitions:

Pressure Ulcers

Injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, primarily caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, often occurring in bedridden patients.

Shearing Forces

Stresses that cause layers of material to slide past one another, often leading to structural failure or injury.

Compromised Blood Flow

A condition where the normal circulation of blood is hindered, leading to inadequate oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues.

Mechanical Ventilator

A machine that supports or substitutes for a person’s breathing by moving air into and out of the lungs.