(Originais Teachy 2025) - Question Easy of Sociology

In the 20th century, mass culture really took off, especially with the rise of mass communication channels like radio, television, and more recently, the internet. These platforms can spread cultural content far and wide, reaching large audiences and affecting behaviours, values, and social practices. When we think about how communication media influences the spread of mass culture, what would you say is a key feature that sets mass culture apart from local or traditional cultural expressions?

The establishment of the modern State is a nuanced topic that requires us to look into the historical and social developments that shaped today’s political institutions. During the Enlightenment, thinkers such as Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau shared differing perspectives on the origin and purpose of the State, which shaped how power and democracy were viewed and applied. Given these philosophical influences and the historical progression of modern States, which of the statements below best illustrates the interplay between power and democracy in the context of these States’ formation?

With the rise of digital technologies and the interconnectedness of our global economy, the work landscape has seen substantial shifts over the past few decades. One notable change is the growing automation of tasks that were once done by people, affecting various sectors. In light of this, what is a direct consequence of this automation in today’s job market?