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Power Elite Theory
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Summary
Power Elite Theory
posits that a small,
cohesive group
of people, primarily from the political, military, and
Economic sector
s, wields the
majority of power
within a society, shaping
policies and decisions
to maintain their
status and control
. This theory challenges the
pluralistic view
of
power dispersion
in democracies, highlighting
systemic inequalities
in influence and
decision-making processes
.
Concepts
Elite Theory
Pluralism
Oligarchy
Social Stratification
Institutional Power
Political Economy
Influence Networks
Systemic Inequality
Elite Dominance
Elite Cohesion
Elite Circles
Relevant Degrees
Social Stratification 67%
Forms of Political Organization 33%
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