1. Traditional power structures privilege...
1.1. Age (Older)
1.2. Gender (Male)
1.3. Ethnicity (European)
1.4. Wealth (High Incomes)
1.5. Social Status (Upper Classes, Family Names, etc)
1.6. Education (Private Schools/Ivy League Universities, etc)
1.7. Religion (Catholic/Christian)
2. Power is influence
2.1. The means of gaining power differs greatly
3. Power is limited by circumstance
3.1. Low income, minority, age, etc. limits access to power
3.2. Free speech makes power more accessible
4. Power can be gained through independence from social/cultural structures
4.1. Free Speech
4.2. Ideas
4.3. Basic levels of living
4.4. Education
5. Theories of Power
6. Uses of Power
6.1. Types of Power
6.1.1. State Action
6.1.1.1. It is combination of physical force and wealth
6.1.1.1.1. Can be corrupt
6.1.1.2. Preset rules to control/moderate citizens
6.1.1.2.1. Can be corrupt
6.1.1.2.2. Can be used to limit the power of others
6.1.2. Social Norms
6.1.2.1. Social Norms can destroy people
6.1.2.1.1. Reputation is key
6.1.2.1.2. By controlling social norms you can control people
6.1.2.1.3. Can change
6.1.2.2. Based in fear and violence?
6.1.2.2.1. Yes
6.1.2.2.2. No
6.1.3. Physical Force
6.1.3.1. 'Policing' others: using force to shape behaviour and force submission
6.1.3.1.1. KKK
6.1.3.1.2. Dictatorships
6.1.3.1.3. Disciplining Kids
6.1.3.1.4. Army/Police/etc
6.1.4. Ideas
6.1.4.1. Media
6.1.4.2. Education
6.1.4.3. Free Speech
6.1.5. Numbers
6.1.5.1. Mob Mentality
6.1.5.2. Protest
6.2. Making Decisions
6.2.1. Political Influence
6.2.1.1. Making decisions that guide and shape the laws and social norms that govern people
6.2.1.1.1. Politicians
6.2.1.1.2. Supreme Court (USA)
6.2.1.1.3. ...
6.2.2. Social Influence
6.3. Allocating Resources
6.3.1. Economic
6.3.2. Living Resources
6.3.3. People
6.4. Defining Reality
6.4.1. Media
6.4.2. Social Media
6.4.3. Education