In any democracy, elites only engage in repression of the masses for what purpose?

a. For the pleasure of acquiring power over the masses and subjecting them to repressive measures
b. To preserve democratic values
c. To preserve their power in the government
d. As an attempt to protect the country from an outside influence.


B

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A) ethnographic record B) macroethnography C) online ethnography D) hypermedia ethnography

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Brazilian rubber tappers

a. lost their livelihoods when synthetic rubber was produced. b. have become environmentally active to protect the Amazon. c. plant two new trees for every one they kill by tapping it for rubber. d. have become the greatest force against indigenous rights in the Amazon. e. advocate clear cutting to enable new rubber trees to grow without competition.

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