Democracy and Power

Who Really Controls Power in Democratic Nations?

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Why Inequality Is Rising in America? A Sociological Perspective

Introduction: The Democratic Promise and the Power Puzzle Democracy is often celebrated as the political system where power rests in the hands of the people. Elections, constitutions, civil liberties, and representative institutions are presented as evidence that citizens collectively rule themselves. Yet sociologists have long questioned whether this ideal matches reality. If citizens truly control … Read more

Democracy and Power Structure in America: A Sociological Perspective

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Democracy and Power Structure in America: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Democracy in America has long been presented as a model political system based on popular sovereignty, constitutional governance, and individual freedoms. The United States claims to operate on the principle that power ultimately rests with the people, exercised through elections, representative institutions, and civic participation. However, sociology urges us to look beyond formal political … Read more