A Less Structured System in Which States Co-Opt the Public

question 24

Multiple Choice

A less structured system in which states co-opt the public by providing benefits to individuals or small groups is known as:

• A)neocorporatism.
• B)corporatism.
• C)clientelism.
• D)rent seeking.
• E)kickbacks.

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Definitions:

Ceremonial Weeping

A ritual practice of expressing grief and mourning, often in a structured or ritualized context, such as funerals or commemorative events.

Radcliffe-Brown

An influential British social anthropologist known for his development of structural functionalism and contributions to the study of social structures.

Reciprocal Ritual Weeping

A ceremonial practice in which individuals collectively express grief and mourning, reinforcing social bonds and communal support.

Cremation Practices

The methods and traditions associated with the process of cremating the deceased, varying widely among different cultures and religions.