SWP 335 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Guide: Symbolic Power, Social Inequality, Ableism
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Power : the possibilities and the dangers . The possibilities of power: real change can happen from power, it can bring unity, positive influence, ability to redistribute power, effective collaboration, leadership, raise awareness. The dangers of power: manipulation, coercions, groups singled out, laws, it can cause separation, mass fear, genocide, domination & control. Power must be analyzed as something that circulates , or rather as something which only functions in the form of a chain. It is never localized here or there, never in anybody hands, never appropriated as a commodity or piece of wealth . Problem with universal truths is that they don"t allow for multiple perspectives, and alienates people . However there are some universal truths such as : everyone should have access to clean water. We need to be able to prove. Can also be damaging , such as scientific racism.
