While Sitting in a Coffee Shop,you Overhear Someone Say,"Homeless People

question 47

Multiple Choice

While sitting in a coffee shop,you overhear someone say,"Homeless people are so lazy,if they just worked hard enough,they could be successful." Gramsci's concept of hegemony would inform this statement by suggesting that

• A)it is an ingrained notion associated with capitalism that allows for the smooth operation of contemporary society,despite pervasive inequality.
• B)it is true.
• C)the idea of hegemony argues that those who are lazy,unproductive,and without motivation deserve what they get.
• D)it is a natural aspect of capitalist society that those who work hard do not always achieve success.

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Definitions:

Position of Power

A status or role that provides someone with the authority to influence others or make important decisions.

Consensus Leadership

A leadership style that emphasizes making decisions based on the agreement and cooperation of all members of a group.

Commitment

The most successful outcome of a leader’s influence tactic: The person makes a full effort.

Majority Opinion

The viewpoint held or decision made by the greater number of individuals within a group or among a specific audience.