Practice Domination, Authority And Law (2.3.1) - Social Change and Social Order in Rural and Urban Society

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Question 1.
What is domination in a social context?
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Think about who holds power and how it affects others.
Question 2.
Define legitimacy in one sentence.
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Consider how society views rules and laws.
3Question 3.
What does legitimacy refer to in the context of power?
- Acceptance as proper
- Use of force
- Coercion
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Consider why people obey laws.
4Question 4.
True or False: Authority is defined as the ability to command without consent.
- True
- False
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Think about how authority figures gain respect.
Question 5.
Consider a situation where laws are perceived unfairly. Discuss the potential impacts on social order and list alternative forms of order that may arise.
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Think about historical examples of civil defiance.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the balance between maintaining authority and allowing for contestation in a democratic society.
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Refer to case studies of recent protests.

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