On any given day, the media is filled with stories about multiple competing interests; for example: gay rights activists versus dominant heterosexual views, pro-choice versus anti-abortion advocates, and feminists against male chauvinists. Which of the following perspectives supports this view of power in society?

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Pluralist theory suggests that power in society is dispersed among various groups and interests, and that no single group can dominate. This perspective is consistent with the idea of multiple competing interests, as seen in the examples given. Elitist theory argues that power is held by a small, privileged group, which does not align with the idea of competing interests. Power-balance theory and state-centred theory are not directly relevant to the question of competing interests.

On Any Given Day, the Media Is Filled with Stories