Chapter 13 Learning Objectives

13.1 Understand the way sociologists define power.

13.2 Define the difference between coercive and persuasive power.

13.3 Understand how persuasive power is connected to the spread of democracy.

13.4 Understand how news media organizations influence politics and political debate.

13.5 Understand the different types of rights claims that social movements make against the powerful and how that helps create social solidarity.