________ is a condition that exists when those in power have successfully spread their ideas-and marginalized alternative viewpoints-so that their perspectives and interests are accepted widely as being universal and true.

A. Hegemony
B. The Stockholm Syndrome
C. Feudalism
D. Social closure


Answer: A

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