Introduction to Power and Domination

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on power, domination, and intersectionality.

What is the definition of Power Elite?

A relatively small group of interconnected people who occupy top positions in important social institutions.

What is the concept of Intersectionality?

The recognition that our lives are shaped by multiple, interacting identities.

What are hegemonic ideologies?

Shared ideas about how human life should be organized that are used to manufacture our consent to existing social conditions.

What does the term "Matrix of Domination" refer to?

Interlocking systems of social stratification, particularly in the context of race, class, and gender.

What is Social Closure?

The process by which advantaged groups preserve opportunities for themselves while restricting them for others.

What is the significance of cultural capital in relation to elite power?

It reflects how individuals' symbolic meanings and references fit their social context, influencing their access to power.

What effect does the concept of individualism have on society?

It promotes a cult of the individual, encouraging a sense of terminal uniqueness and fostering disconnection from community.

What is 'soft power'?

Power about the masses not just obedience but willful compliance and consent, often constructed in popular culture.

What do 'supporting ideologies' do in a social context?

They help to maintain the status quo by justifying existing social conditions, such as meritocracy and colorblindness.

What are the implications of the stalled revolution in gender studies?

Indicates ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality and the persistence of traditional gender roles.