Power & OrganizingThe Nature of PowerPower is simply the ability to influence others in desirable ways. This sounds simple enough. So why do the same people always seem to have so much of it?
In case you're wondering why this page on organizational power spends much attention on social power, it's because power structures in society shape organizing. And how we do organizing has society. Let's explore this idea together. Surface structures of power:
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A look at WealthSocioeconomic status, or class, has a huge impact on our organizational experiences and on our overall success. Class is reproduced in many ways but ideology is critical to sustaining the system.
A look at RaceRacial stereotypes have a meaningful impact on our work experiences.
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A look at Gender A look at LaborDevaluing labor is a product of ideology and has a meaningful impact on wages and subsequently socioeconomic status.
This book review provides a nice overview of gendered organizations.
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