SOCIOL 2S06 Lecture 17: Nov-3-notes
4 Jan 2016
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A) power: defined power as the probability that one actor within a social relationship will be in a position to carry out his own will despite resistance , sociologist suggest two problems, sexism (actor, referring to men, this definition is to broad to be very useful, it seems to allow power relations to be temporary. 3) rational legal authority: based on established positions or offices, its rational because it is based on evidence that certain criteria have been met (the necessary qualification have been met to hold those positions, it is also legal, since it involves making appointments by respecting verifiable rules (procedures are going have to be followed, criteria are met, and contracts are going have to be signed, subordinates comply because they accept the official right of individual to hold particular positions or offices, they will obey their superiors because there is higher hierarchy of command, ex.
