3.5.6 - Discussion Point
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Define power as it pertains to authority.
💡 Hint: Think about different forms of authority you see in your community.
What type of power is based on legitimate authority?
💡 Hint: Consider positions like teachers or government leaders.
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What type of power is derived from established authority?
💡 Hint: Think about who has authority in your school.
True or False: Democracies generally promote social equity.
💡 Hint: What do you think about voting rights?
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Explore how power dynamics can create conflicts within a society regarding resource control. Provide examples from history or current events.
💡 Hint: Consider what motivated the upheaval and whom it benefited.
Analyze the effectiveness of social movements that aim at equity within the power structures. Are they more successful in democratic or authoritarian settings? Why?
💡 Hint: Provide examples of successful movements in both contexts.
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