John Was a Real Hell-Raiser in His 20's

question 1

Multiple Choice

John was a real hell-raiser in his 20's.After marrying and having children,though,John seemed to calm down.He took life more seriously;he quit smoking,drank moderately,and focused on his career and family.Levinson would describe John's transition as one of _________.

• A)stabilizing
• B)settling down
• C)securing
• D)fixation

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Definitions:

Ideology

A system of ideas, beliefs, and values that shapes social behavior and provides a framework for understanding social and political realities.

Hegemony

A dominant leadership or influence of one group, country, or society over others, often exercised through cultural, economic, or political means.

Marx

Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher, economist, and political theorist known for his critical analysis of capitalism and his influence on the development of socialist thought.

Gramsci

Italian Marxist philosopher and politician Antonio Gramsci, known for his theory of cultural hegemony, which describes how states use cultural institutions to maintain power in capitalist societies.