The ability of a dominant group to create consent and agreement within a population without the use or threat of force is referred to as what?

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The term "hegemony" specifically refers to the ability of a dominant group to create consent and agreement within a population without the use or threat of force. Option A, agency, refers to an individual's capacity to take action or exercise power, but does not involve the creation of consent or agreement. Option B, coercion, involves the use of force or threats to achieve compliance, which is not present in the definition given. Option C, domination, refers to the exercise of power over others, but does not necessarily involve the creation of consent or agreement.

The Ability of a Dominant Group to Create Consent and Agreement