The headman of a tribe has declared that certain cuts of meat ...

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The headman of a tribe has declared that certain cuts of meat should be reserved for himself and his family.
 
  A member of the tribe challenges this, and points out that meat, as well as other foods, have, according to tradition, always been shared equally among tribe members. The member of the tribe is seeking to bring about action on the basis of __________.
  A) power
  B) influence
  C) authority
  D) political organization

Question 2

Define the concept of civil society and discuss an example of a civil society organization in terms of its goals and functions.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. The term civil society refers to interest groups that operate outside of the government in service to specific causes.
2. Antonio Gramsci distinguished between civil groups that act in support of government and those that oppose it.
3. The goal of the CO-MADRES group in El Salvador is to hold the government responsible for atrocities committed by it during and after the 19791992 civil war.
4. It provides protection for political prisoners, seeks assurances of the protection of human rights in the future, works against domestic violence, educates women about political participation, and initiates economic projects for women.

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