Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
The capacity to influence others and shape outcomes, even against resistance.
Power is a core sociological concept that refers to the ability of individuals or groups to impose their will on others. It can be exerted through coercion, persuasion, knowledge, or institutional control. Power dynamics are central to understanding inequality, deviance, and justice.
Explored in depth by Max Weber, Michel Foucault, and C. Wright Mills.
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