Describe power-threat theory as set out by Blalock. Describe ...

[londonang]

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]

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.

[londonang]

Great answer, keep it coming

[patma1981]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it