Which term denotes the acceptance of inequality in society?

• A. Individualism vs Collectivism
• B. Uncertainty Avoidance
• C. Power Distance
• D. Norms

Answer: (C)

Power distance measures how a society handles inequality in power and status. In cultures with high power distance, inequality is accepted as normal: authority is respected, hierarchies are clear, and subordinates tend not to challenge superiors. In cultures with low power distance, equality is more valued, and people expect to be able to question and relate more evenly with those in authority. That makes power distance the term that specifically denotes the acceptance of unequal power distribution in society.

Other options describe different ideas: Individualism vs Collectivism is about whether people prioritize personal goals or group goals; Uncertainty Avoidance concerns how comfortable people are with ambiguity and formal rules; Norms are general expectations of behavior but don’t inherently capture attitudes toward power inequality.