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Define social imagination according to Mills.
Define social imagination according to Mills.
The quality of mind essential to grasp the interplay of man and society, of biography and history, of self and the world.
What is the difference between 'Troubles' and 'Issues' according to Mills?
What is the difference between 'Troubles' and 'Issues' according to Mills?
(Private) Troubles have to do with one's self and limited social life, while (Public) Issues transcend the local individual environment and inner life.
Explain the concept of Meritocracy.
Explain the concept of Meritocracy.
Meritocracy is the belief that good outcomes are a result of individual decisions and actions, deserving of reward.
What were Jim Crow Laws and how did they impact racial segregation?
What were Jim Crow Laws and how did they impact racial segregation?
What was the outcome of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s-1960s?
What was the outcome of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s-1960s?
How does Mills describe the feeling of individuals in society during the 1950s-1960s?
How does Mills describe the feeling of individuals in society during the 1950s-1960s?
What is impact litigation?
What is impact litigation?
Define social movements and contentious politics.
Define social movements and contentious politics.
What is the nature of social structures?
What is the nature of social structures?
What is the instrumental power of capital?
What is the instrumental power of capital?
What is the structural power of capital based on?
What is the structural power of capital based on?
What are the three branches of government in the US?
What are the three branches of government in the US?
What is the main difference between for-profit corporations and non-profit corporations in terms of their legal obligations?
What is the main difference between for-profit corporations and non-profit corporations in terms of their legal obligations?
What are some criticisms of the philanthropic model mentioned in the text?
What are some criticisms of the philanthropic model mentioned in the text?
How does the text describe the impact of tax-exempt giving in terms of control over funds?
How does the text describe the impact of tax-exempt giving in terms of control over funds?
What are some reasons provided in the text for why dependency on wealthy individuals for funding can be problematic?
What are some reasons provided in the text for why dependency on wealthy individuals for funding can be problematic?
How does the text criticize the philanthropic model in terms of accountability and democracy?
How does the text criticize the philanthropic model in terms of accountability and democracy?
In what way does the text suggest that tax exemption can affect public funding?
In what way does the text suggest that tax exemption can affect public funding?