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After that write the facts which were found on a flip chart and submit them to the gathering through a group
leader. (Five minutes for one group)
After this presentation provide opportunity to the other members of the group to submit their questions and
ideas. (10 – 12 minutes)
Due to disproportionate gender based relationships females have less power in comparison to males in a
majority of societies. Emphasize that due to the fact that the male is entitled to resources, social recognition,
freedom and opportunities traditionally, the male is vested with more power in power relationships in the
society.
Submit a summary of the opinions expressed in regard to the concept, “power”. Who are vested with
relatively more power in traditional societies. What is the reason for it ? Also briefly explain how that situa
tion has changed in the modern society and end the session.
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Handout
The Concept of “Power”
It is difficult to give one specific definition to the concept of “power” as various people identify and execute power
in different ways.
“Power” can simple be defined as the ability to do something. If it is to be defined a little more broadly, it can be
explained as the ability;
to accomplish a task expected of a person or to take decisions, to achieve the expected
objective/aim
to successfully influence a person in a decision to be taken by him /her in a task to be
performed by her/him
to involve in or influence the task of the distribution of resources
to be actively engaged in taking decisions pertaining to him in the private or public
domain at all levels.
There are four aspects of “power”
1.
The power of a person to control another person
2.
The power and person has in comparison to another person
3.
The power one has to take decision over another person
4.
The power to take decision about oneself disregarding the view / opinion of the other person.
Two factors basically decide power they are; Non Biological factors (Education, knowledge. Technical and other
abilities, position, close relationship with persons with power, human rights, laws); Biological factors (sex, complexion, age etc.)
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