We occasionally see stories in the media about a high-profile individual, such as a religious or political leader who gets caught doing something the society views as wrong despite the individual often being seen as a moral leader. These are examples of a disconnect between which two cultural concepts?

A) dominant culture and subculture
B) ideal and real culture
C) multiculturalism and hegemony
D) values and norms

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katherine thompson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The scenario described represents a disconnect between the ideal culture, which sets high moral standards for leaders, and the real culture, where individuals do not always live up to these standards. Option A (dominant culture and subculture) is incorrect as it refers to differences between the overarching culture and subcultures within it. Option C (multiculturalism and hegemony) is also incorrect as it refers to the coexistence of multiple cultures and the dominance of one culture over another, not necessarily relating to the scenario of a high-profile individual. Option D (values and norms) is partially correct as it relates to the scenario but does not fully capture the disconnect between ideal and real culture.

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