“Sociologist Steven Lukes argues that there are “three dimensions of power”: the first being politically decisions (Dahl), the second is framing, or controlling what issues and policies are discussed (Bachrach and Bratz), but the third is the power to influence values or social norms, that is to control the basic ideas of right and wrong and what is considered good or bad. Luke argues it is ultimately what people consider to be right or wrong, or normal, that will influence what choices are available and what decisions are made”.
Steven Lukes makes a couple of valid points when defining supremacy. Luke breaks down the word “power” in three parts which are all essential in defining what power really is. Individuals who are in control should be able to make smart political choices by addressing the concerns that affect citizens on their daily living. Luke also mentions that the alternatives and outcomes displayed by government authorities are based on the individuals customs and norms; “right, from wrong to normal”. Some examples that support this statement and mentioned in the txt are the issues of drugs, abortion and marriage within gays. Some topics were not “vital” to individuals before the 1970’s therefore; some conversations were excluded and not openly discussed as they are today. “Two faces of Power” by Bachrach and Baratz. Individuals, customs, norms, values and beliefs are the influential factors that will push people to fight for what they truly desire.
I choose this particular quote because I personally feel that Steven Lukes strongly defines “power” compared to Dahl, Bachrach & Bratz. Luke provides a broader definition for control by including most components of authority. In the text power is defined in various ways by different socialist according to their own views. These definitions share the idea that power is a “socialist act”; therefore superior figures should be able to motivate individuals under their command to create the “idle” society that government officials foresee .I believe that influential people should be able to communicate effectively, model certain behavior, listen to their people and decide what is best for their citizens. The type of government that rules that particular society shouldn’t matter because the supervision should always try to acknowledge and serve their people.
Steven Lukes makes a couple of valid points when defining supremacy. Luke breaks down the word “power” in three parts which are all essential in defining what power really is. Individuals who are in control should be able to make smart political choices by addressing the concerns that affect citizens on their daily living. Luke also mentions that the alternatives and outcomes displayed by government authorities are based on the individuals customs and norms; “right, from wrong to normal”. Some examples that support this statement and mentioned in the txt are the issues of drugs, abortion and marriage within gays. Some topics were not “vital” to individuals before the 1970’s therefore; some conversations were excluded and not openly discussed as they are today. “Two faces of Power” by Bachrach and Baratz. Individuals, customs, norms, values and beliefs are the influential factors that will push people to fight for what they truly desire.
I choose this particular quote because I personally feel that Steven Lukes strongly defines “power” compared to Dahl, Bachrach & Bratz. Luke provides a broader definition for control by including most components of authority. In the text power is defined in various ways by different socialist according to their own views. These definitions share the idea that power is a “socialist act”; therefore superior figures should be able to motivate individuals under their command to create the “idle” society that government officials foresee .I believe that influential people should be able to communicate effectively, model certain behavior, listen to their people and decide what is best for their citizens. The type of government that rules that particular society shouldn’t matter because the supervision should always try to acknowledge and serve their people.
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