The extent to which people accept as normal an unequal distribution of power Power distance B. The extent to which people feel threatened by unknown situations and prefer to be in clear and unambiguous situations Collectivism C. The extent to which the dominant values in a society emphasize aggressiveness and the acquisition of money and other possessions as opposed to concern for people, relationships among people, and overall quality of life Masculinity D. Characterized by tight social frameworks in which people tend to base their identities on the group or organization to which they belong