Within the power elite model, power is concentrated among a discrete group of elites who control resources. Discuss a contemporary example of how this has affected society.
What will be an ideal response?
One contemporary example of the power elite model in the United States is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who must approve all foods and drugs for human consumption. The FDA is frequently lobbied by power elites, such as drug companies, to sway their decision making.
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Contemporary class perspectives suggest that the split-labor market benefits workers because it encourages unionization and solidarity among workers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
a. true b. false
Which of the following statements is true about the effect of online interaction on families?
A) ?Social media has a more negative impact on committed relationships. B) ?Social media has no effect on family ties. C) ?Social media has more positive effects on families. D) ?Social media has a more negative effect on ties between parents and children. E) ?Social media has had a mixed effect on family ties.
Which of the following theories of relationship communication most likely considers that the definition of the situation, the looking-glass self, and taking the role of the other are all relevant to understanding how partners communicate?
A) Conflict theory B) Symbolic interactionism C) Social exchange theory D) Functionalism
One the eve of World War II, the percentage of high school graduates in the United States was 25 percent. What is it today?
a. 30 percent b. 50 percent c. 75 percent d. 90 percent