Gillian's sociology professor tells her class that his professor created the theory that suggests that the power elite occupy the top of the power pyramid in the United States.Who was Gillian's professor's professor?

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Gillian's sociology professor is discussing the power elite theory, which was developed by C. Wright Mills. Therefore, Mills must have been Gillian's professor's professor. Option A, Talcott Parsons, is a prominent sociologist but did not develop the power elite theory. Option B, Robert Merton, is known for his work on functionalism and social structure, but not for the power elite theory. Option D, John Porter, was a Canadian sociologist known for his work on social stratification, but not for the power elite theory specifically.

Gillian's Sociology Professor Tells Her Class That His Professor Created