SOC 1105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Mass Media, False Advertising, Insider Trading

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1105
• Professor: Sam Alvaro

Document Summary

Power - capacity to bring about some outcome either to affect changes, or to prevent changes from occurring. Dimensions that involve situations where we can see power at work when one party prevails in a conflict. Dimensions that involve the ways in which those with power prevent or deflect challenges to their authority. Dimensions that occur when those with power are able to convince their views. One dimensional view power is observable when one party prevails in a conflict. Breaking of the rules of the game may occur. Grievances of excluded or marginal groups can be denied. Subordinate groups may not try to challenge - fear or reprisal. A powerful actor can persuade a weaker actor to adopt beliefs or behaviours that serve the interests of the powerful. Views are accepted or assumed to be correct. Power by persuasion can be used to maintain status quo.