Allie works for a large manufacturing firm and enjoys the feeling of being a "cog" in the machine and being able to leave work behind when she leaves the plant. When she is forced to participate in a new workplace democracy program, she thinks, "If this is democracy, how come they canmakeme go to these meetings." What paradox of participation does Allie illustrate?

A. the paradox of agency
B. the paradox of identity
C. the paradox of power
D. the paradox of structure

Answer: C

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