Our Social World: Condensed
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12.1 Describe the sociological definition of power.
Video Link: Power and Resistance - Perception of Power
Audio Link: Living Without (2011)
Web Resource: Power
12.2 Discuss the importance of power and privilege in societies.
Video Link: Money on the Mind
Audio Link: Who Do You Think You Are?
Web Resource: Why it's important to think about privilege - and why it's hard
12.3 Compare the key points of the pluralist and elite theories of power.
Video Link: Classical Elite Theory
Audio Link: Americans in China
Web Resource: Theories of Power – Alternative Theoretical Views
12.4 Explain why some people participate in political systems and others do not.
Video Link: Using social media to create a more participatory political system
Audio Link: Take the Money and Run for Office
Web Resource: Participating in Government
12.5 Describe the major types of governmental systems in operation today.
Video Link: Political Systems
Audio Link: Continental Breakup
Web Resource: What Are the Different Types of Governments?
12.6 Provide examples of the threats political systems can face from internal and external groups vying for power.
Video Link: Homeland Security in Israel - Module I - Terrorism Threats and the Legal Environment
Audio Link: What Kind of Country
Web Resource: Political Threats to Global Prosperity