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londonang · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Describe power-threat theory as set out by Blalock.

Describe power-threat theory as set out by Blalock.

Question 2

Explain the two ways that Turk believes that control can be exerted over a society

What will be an ideal response?

miss.ashley · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: key points to be made
Race and national origin important as wealth & class in making & enforcing law
Groups in power threatened when perceive or learn minority population percentages are increasing
Three reactions: restricting rights of minority groups, increasing forms of symbolic segregation and creating a threat-oriented ideological system.
Pressure to discriminate against minorities as a reaction to the threat of them gaining any power.
Examples may include redistricting voting areas, voting restrictions, disenfranchisement, and immigration controls

Answer to Question 2

Answer: key points to be made
Authorities must adjust the subordinate subject to their control
Can be through force or manipulation, coercion
Other forms of control are more subtle
Also through control of legal images, law which is rules and sanctions as well as guidelines for processing someone through the justice system
Control of living time is also important suppressed or conquered older subjects will die off leave progeny who grew up under new roles and do not fight back.