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