Power, by definition, is the "ability to control the behavior of others, even against their will" (Thio, 2000, p. 179). The relationship between power, and our belief system or ideology is quite simple - this control that can be exerted over another person, group, country, race, or religion is most often associated with wealth. The majority of sociologists believe that with wealth comes power, and with more wealth comes more power (Thio, 2000, p. 179).
Power is intertwined into our system of beliefs throughout - our political system is one prime example of that relationship. Most of the top government positions are occupied or funded by someone who is wealthy. George W. Bush hails from Texas, land of oil millionaires, and he once was the owner of the Texas Rangers. Yes, the owner of a Major League Baseball team. You might say he has some money. Wealthy persons are surely more likely to feel powerful. This feeling of power only fuels their need for more wealth, and more power, which can cause them to become more active in local and national government - "working to retain or increase their power" (Thio, 2000, p. 179).
Of course, on the other end of the spectrum are the lower-income people who feel virtually powerless. Their lack of money, their lack of status, and their overall lack of the means...
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