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From Diversity in the Power Elite by Richard Zweigenhaft and G. William Domhoff This article looks at the composition, causes, and meaning of the new racial/ethnic and gender diversity in the American elite in recent decades. The authors maintain that progress in access has been only partial and is largely illusory, and dynamics associated with recruitment and marginalized placement among the elite of minorities and women obscures the continuing reality of long-standing class inequities in American society. -The authors view the legacy of racial discrimination as not being sufficiently accounted for among those who oppose affirmative action.

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From "The Structure of Power in American Society" by C. Wright Mills In Mills' class essay, he discusses the increasing centralization of power among individuals within three spheres of American society: politics, military, and economics. This anti-democratic trend places the masses in a passive position so they are reactive rather than active in playing a meaningful role in dictating direction/ policy. -Within the sphere of economics who comprises the elite? How do they operate as an elite?

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The elite within the sphere of economics comprises of wealthy individuals, corporate executives, and major shareholders who hold significant economic power and influence. They operate as an elite by using their wealth and resources to control and shape economic policies, regulations, and decisions that benefit their own interests and those of their corporations. They often have close ties with government officials and policymakers, allowing them to exert their influence on economic matters and further consolidate their power and wealth. This elite group also has the ability to shape public opinion and manipulate the media to maintain their position of power and privilege within the economic sphere. Their actions and decisions often prioritize their own financial gain over the well-being of the general population, contributing to the increasing centralization of economic power and the erosion of democratic principles within American society.

From Power and Powerlessness: Quiescence and Rebellion in an Appalachian Valley by John Gaventa Gaventa sets forth a typology of power dimensions. Each of the three dimensions is associated with a discrete way in which power may be manifested, the powerless experience power, and how they react in terms of challenging the power of their superiors. -Characterize the form that resistance to power takes among those not in power along the second dimension.

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The second dimension of power, as described by Gaventa, is the hidden dimension. In this dimension, the powerless may not be aware of the power dynamics at play, or they may feel powerless to challenge the power of their superiors. Resistance to power in this dimension often takes the form of covert or subtle actions, such as passive-aggressive behavior, gossip, or sabotage. Those not in power may engage in small acts of resistance that are not immediately visible or obvious, but that serve as a way to assert their agency and push back against the power structures that oppress them. This form of resistance allows the powerless to challenge power in ways that may not be immediately recognized by those in power, but that can still have a significant impact on the power dynamics within the community or organization.

From "The Structure of Power in American Society" by C. Wright Mills In Mills' class essay, he discusses the increasing centralization of power among individuals within three spheres of American society: politics, military, and economics. This anti-democratic trend places the masses in a passive position so they are reactive rather than active in playing a meaningful role in dictating direction/ policy. -Individuals from which of the following institutions constitute the "power elite"?

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From Diversity in the Power Elite by Richard Zweigenhaft and G. William Domhoff This article looks at the composition, causes, and meaning of the new racial/ethnic and gender diversity in the American elite in recent decades. The authors maintain that progress in access has been only partial and is largely illusory, and dynamics associated with recruitment and marginalized placement among the elite of minorities and women obscures the continuing reality of long-standing class inequities in American society. -How has skin color served to determine access to the economic elite? Explain.

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From "The Structure of Power in American Society" by C. Wright Mills In Mills' class essay, he discusses the increasing centralization of power among individuals within three spheres of American society: politics, military, and economics. This anti-democratic trend places the masses in a passive position so they are reactive rather than active in playing a meaningful role in dictating direction/ policy. -Which theory of governance does Mills most clearly attempt to refute?

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From Power and Powerlessness: Quiescence and Rebellion in an Appalachian Valley by John Gaventa Gaventa sets forth a typology of power dimensions. Each of the three dimensions is associated with a discrete way in which power may be manifested, the powerless experience power, and how they react in terms of challenging the power of their superiors. -The major characteristic of the first dimension of power is the focus on:

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From Power and Powerlessness: Quiescence and Rebellion in an Appalachian Valley by John Gaventa Gaventa sets forth a typology of power dimensions. Each of the three dimensions is associated with a discrete way in which power may be manifested, the powerless experience power, and how they react in terms of challenging the power of their superiors. -Characterize the form that power takes among those who have it along the second dimension.

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From Diversity in the Power Elite by Richard Zweigenhaft and G. William Domhoff This article looks at the composition, causes, and meaning of the new racial/ethnic and gender diversity in the American elite in recent decades. The authors maintain that progress in access has been only partial and is largely illusory, and dynamics associated with recruitment and marginalized placement among the elite of minorities and women obscures the continuing reality of long-standing class inequities in American society. -Which of the following factors is least important in determining access to the elite?

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From Who's Running America? The Bush Restoration by Thomas R. Dye Dye's excerpt is an empirical assessment of the kinds of individuals who assume administrative, legislative, and judicial power as these branches have increased in size and influence in recent decades. His findings are decisive: those with privileged backgrounds have not only increasingly assumed these important roles but their wealth--and not individual personal characteristics--have paved the way for them to assume these important positions. -According to Dye, what are the most important individual characteristics of those who are elected to high political office?

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From Who's Running America? The Bush Restoration by Thomas R. Dye Dye's excerpt is an empirical assessment of the kinds of individuals who assume administrative, legislative, and judicial power as these branches have increased in size and influence in recent decades. His findings are decisive: those with privileged backgrounds have not only increasingly assumed these important roles but their wealth--and not individual personal characteristics--have paved the way for them to assume these important positions. -Most top-office holders have inherited wealth rather than earned the wealth that helps jump-start and sustain their political careers.

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From "The Structure of Power in American Society" by C. Wright Mills In Mills' class essay, he discusses the increasing centralization of power among individuals within three spheres of American society: politics, military, and economics. This anti-democratic trend places the masses in a passive position so they are reactive rather than active in playing a meaningful role in dictating direction/ policy. -Who are individuals at the "middle level"? What is their role in wielding power in American society?

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From Who's Running America? The Bush Restoration by Thomas R. Dye Dye's excerpt is an empirical assessment of the kinds of individuals who assume administrative, legislative, and judicial power as these branches have increased in size and influence in recent decades. His findings are decisive: those with privileged backgrounds have not only increasingly assumed these important roles but their wealth--and not individual personal characteristics--have paved the way for them to assume these important positions. -According to Dye, the appointment and election of an increasingly large number of individuals is rooted in:

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From Who's Running America? The Bush Restoration by Thomas R. Dye Dye's excerpt is an empirical assessment of the kinds of individuals who assume administrative, legislative, and judicial power as these branches have increased in size and influence in recent decades. His findings are decisive: those with privileged backgrounds have not only increasingly assumed these important roles but their wealth--and not individual personal characteristics--have paved the way for them to assume these important positions. -As described by Dye, describe the extent to which there are similarities and disparities in social class origins between powerful individuals in the military and the Supreme Court.

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From Who's Running America? The Bush Restoration by Thomas R. Dye Dye's excerpt is an empirical assessment of the kinds of individuals who assume administrative, legislative, and judicial power as these branches have increased in size and influence in recent decades. His findings are decisive: those with privileged backgrounds have not only increasingly assumed these important roles but their wealth--and not individual personal characteristics--have paved the way for them to assume these important positions. -How do you think class background might affect the public policy stances of those who are Supreme Court justices and those who assume high political office?

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From "The Structure of Power in American Society" by C. Wright Mills In Mills' class essay, he discusses the increasing centralization of power among individuals within three spheres of American society: politics, military, and economics. This anti-democratic trend places the masses in a passive position so they are reactive rather than active in playing a meaningful role in dictating direction/ policy. -What developments in American society, according to Mills, have caused power to be increasingly consolidated?

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From Diversity in the Power Elite by Richard Zweigenhaft and G. William Domhoff This article looks at the composition, causes, and meaning of the new racial/ethnic and gender diversity in the American elite in recent decades. The authors maintain that progress in access has been only partial and is largely illusory, and dynamics associated with recruitment and marginalized placement among the elite of minorities and women obscures the continuing reality of long-standing class inequities in American society. -Which of the following groups has least access to the elite?

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From Power and Powerlessness: Quiescence and Rebellion in an Appalachian Valley by John Gaventa Gaventa sets forth a typology of power dimensions. Each of the three dimensions is associated with a discrete way in which power may be manifested, the powerless experience power, and how they react in terms of challenging the power of their superiors. -According to Gaventa, what is a "mechanism of power"? Give examples across the three dimensions of power.

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From "The Structure of Power in American Society" by C. Wright Mills In Mills' class essay, he discusses the increasing centralization of power among individuals within three spheres of American society: politics, military, and economics. This anti-democratic trend places the masses in a passive position so they are reactive rather than active in playing a meaningful role in dictating direction/ policy. -Discuss how Mills views the general public within his power elite formulation.

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From Power and Powerlessness: Quiescence and Rebellion in an Appalachian Valley by John Gaventa Gaventa sets forth a typology of power dimensions. Each of the three dimensions is associated with a discrete way in which power may be manifested, the powerless experience power, and how they react in terms of challenging the power of their superiors. -Which dimension of power is invoked in the classic colonizer-colonized relationship? Why?

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