Question

What is power ? discuss the instruments of power ? according to sociology?

Answer 1

In sociology power is defined as the ability of an individual or group to fulfil its desires and implement its decisions and ideas.It involves the ability to influence as well control the behaviour of others even against their will.According to Giddens power must be recognized as a primary concept in sociological 

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Answer 2

Answer:

They are coercive or condign, compensatory and conditioned power. These three instruments are however not strictly compartmentalised. Again, there are several sources of power such as personality, numbers of people, resources or property, skills, abilities and knowledge, media, coercive force, and organisation.