Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Power, a fundamental concept in social science, refers to the ability to influence the behavior, actions, and outcomes of others. This article explores the concept of power from various social science perspectives, examining the relationship between power and authority, different types of power, and the dynamics of social control and social change. It delves into how power shapes social interactions, structures, and institutions, and analyzes the role of power in maintaining and challenging existing social inequalities.
Source: Al-Anfal
Authors: Dr. Saba Gul Khattak, Dr. Hafeez Jamali
Institutions: Quaid-i-Azam University, University of Karachi
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220148673