The Extent to Which One Accepts That Power in Institutions

question 89

Short Answer

The extent to which one accepts that power in institutions and organizations is distributed unequally is known as _________.

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Definitions:

Dominant Ideology

The prevailing cultural beliefs, values, and norms that tend to support and maintain the current power structure and societal hierarchy.

Marx

Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist whose works on the critique of political economy and class struggle have profoundly influenced socialist thought.

Anomie

Durkheim’s term for a state of normlessness that results from a lack of clear goals and may ultimately result in higher suicide rates.

Durkheim

A foundational sociologist known for his work on social cohesion, the division of labor, and the concept of anomie.