Define power and inequality. Explain the relationship between the two.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Power is the ability to mobilize resources and achieve goals despite the resistance of others. Inequality refers to differences in wealth, power, opportunity, and other valued resources.
KEY: Learning Objective: 1.5: Identify the three main themes of this book.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Power and Inequality
Difficulty Level: Medium
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