Some Sociologists Have Maintained That People in Power (The Privileged

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Essay

Some sociologists have maintained that people in power (the privileged class) will do whatever they can to remain in power. What factors do Wysong and Perrucci cite that show what the privileged class can do to uphold their positions on top of the economic structure?

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