Which of the following best explains what Anzaldua means by the concept of 'cultural tyranny'?

a. Cultural tyranny occurs when those who disagree with 'the rules of the game' protest their subjugation by the powerful.
b. Cultural tyranny occurs when either the laws of a democratic government are broken or a democratic government is not the form of government.
c. Cultural tyranny is when a socially constructed group within a culture has control of the prevailing norms and beliefs, expecting all within the culture to accept and abide by their rules, thus limiting the opportunities for those who are not in power and, thus, preserving the social hierarchy.
d. Cultural tyranny occurs when the civil, economic, and political rights of those in power are challenged.


c. Cultural tyranny is when a socially constructed group within a culture has control of the prevailing norms and beliefs, expecting all within the culture to accept and abide by their rules, thus limiting the opportunities for those who are not in power and, thus, preserving the social hierarchy.

Sociology

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