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Intro to Sociology

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Anarchy is a political and social concept denoting the absence of any formal government or authoritative structure, leading to a state of society where individuals govern themselves based on mutual aid and voluntary cooperation. It posits that people can organize their lives collectively without the need for coercive state mechanisms.

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