Mary Rogers Makes Several Points About Power

question 40

Multiple Choice

Mary Rogers makes several points about power. Which statement is true?

• A) Power is inherent in a person.
• B) Power is the exercise or acting out of the ability to influence others.
• C) Power is linked to specific social systems and the positions occupied within that system.
• D) Power involves all of the above three, that is, A, B, and C are true.

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Definitions:

Mesosystem

The mesosystem is a concept in ecology and developmental psychology that refers to the interconnections between the microsystems in a person's life, such as family, school, and neighborhood.

Microsystem

A term from ecological systems theory referring to the immediate environment in which an individual interacts, such as family or school.

Gender Roles

The characteristics, attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that society expects of males and females.

Feminist Theories

Examine social, economic, and political inequality between women and men in society.