Authority is the legitimate right to exercise power
According to pluralism, a single group dominates all decisions.
False
Pluralism argues that political processes are widely accessible
Elite theory suggests that a small, privileged elite controls most aspects of society.
The power elite in elite theory may include political, economic, and military leaders.
True
Domination by a Power Elite means a small, influential group controls most decisions
Match the concept with its corresponding theory:
Diversity of Groups ↔️ Pluralism
Lack of Accessibility ↔️ Elitism
Authority is the legitimate right to exercise power
According to Pluralist Theory, what do interest groups compete for?
Influence on government policies
Pluralist Theory contrasts with elitist views like Marxism
What are the two contrasting perspectives on the distribution of power in society according to pluralism and elitism?
Dispersed vs. concentrated
Class struggle in Marxist Theory refers to the ongoing conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat due to unequal distribution of resources.
True
Match the power theory with its key emphasis:
Marxism ↔️ Class struggle
Pluralism ↔️ Dispersed power
Feminism ↔️ Gender-based inequality
Elitism ↔️ Concentrated privilege
What is the term for the system of male dominance institutionalized across social, economic, and political spheres in Feminist Theory?
Patriarchy
Feminist theorists emphasize the concept of intersectionality, which examines how gender interacts with other social identities like race, class, and sexuality
What does power refer to in sociology?
Influence or control
Power always requires consent from those it affects.
False
Authority is always accepted by those it affects.
True
What is the central idea of pluralist theory?
Power is distributed
Pluralist theory emphasizes the diversity of competing interest groups
Which theory contrasts with pluralism by suggesting power is controlled by a small elite?
Marxism
Match the concept with its implication:
Diversity of Groups ↔️ Power is dispersed
Accessibility of Influence ↔️ Wide participation in policy
Lack of Domination ↔️ Groups succeed on different issues
Order the key concepts of pluralist theory and elitist theory:
1️⃣ Diversity of Groups (Pluralism)
2️⃣ Focus on a Single Dominant Class (Elitism)
3️⃣ Wide Access to Political Processes (Pluralism)
4️⃣ Limits Access to a Privileged Few (Elitism)
5️⃣ Lack of Domination (Pluralism)
6️⃣ Power Concentrated in a Single Entity (Elitism)
What is the central idea of elite theory?
Power is concentrated
What does Elite Theory suggest about power in society?
It is concentrated in a privileged Power Elite
Access to power is open to everyone in Elite Theory
False
What does Pluralist Theory suggest about power in society?
It is distributed among competing groups
What is the sociological definition of power?
Ability to influence others
Authority always requires consent from those affected
True
Match the key concept with its corresponding theory:
Diversity of Groups ↔️ Pluralism
Economic Control ↔️ Marxism
In Marxist Theory, which class owns the means of production?
Bourgeoisie
Marxist Theory emphasizes ongoing class struggle due to unequal distribution of resources
True
Marxist Theory of Power suggests that power is concentrated in the hands of the bourgeoisie, while the proletariat are exploited and marginalized
Pluralism explicitly addresses gender power dynamics in its analysis of power distribution.
False
How does Marxism prioritize class over gender in analyzing power relations?