In their 1920s study of Muncie, Indiana, what did Robert and Helen Lynd find to be the way the city functioned in reality?

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The Lynds found that the social and economic elite held the power in Muncie, Indiana. They described a "power structure" that was dominated by a few wealthy families and influential business leaders. The social elite, which included prominent families and community leaders, were able to maintain their power and influence through their control of important social institutions such as churches, clubs, and civic organizations. While the business elite, which was often separate from the social elite, held power through their control of the city's industries and economic resources.

In Their 1920s Study of Muncie, Indiana, What Did Robert