Three Dimensional power is the most widely known concept of power and was popularised by social theorist, Steven Lukes. It is said that the effectiveness and intensity of power for a given group or individual can be measured by considering certain criteria. Lukes gave a standard definition of power in his book, Power: A Radical View (1974). ‘I have defined the concept of power by saying that A exercises power over B when A affects B in a manner contrary to B’s interests.’ (1947: 37) Lukes offered the third dimension as his personal view of the failings of the other ideas proposed by theorists before him, as well as being a more appropriate way to assess power.
A three dimensional view of power is an in-depth critique of the behavioural focus. …show more content…
Someone could vote for a tax reduction for those earning more money although this money could have been used to benefit their own community for a number of reasons. They may think because they have more money the upper classes have worked harder than them and therefore deserve to keep more of what they earn which is not entirely true. They may think if the rich receive less of a tax cut they will put the extra money earned into the economy which may eventually benefit them or they may believe a government receiving more money and therefore more power is not a good …show more content…
It is not in the proletariats ‘real interests’ to side with the bourgeois on tax cuts. If the dominant ideology influence and persuade the subordinates to vote in their favour they are conning them further into deprivation and misery. They are not becoming anymore independent or affluent. False consciousness and three dimensional power maskes the reality of the exploitation of the proletariats and what is really occurring. Looking at this example it is obvious those in poverty are led to believe they are doing the right thing by voting in favour of the bourgeois and that it will one day be beneficial for them too while the higher classes know it will only benefit themselves and are being cunning and
A three dimensional view of power is an in-depth critique of the behavioural focus. …show more content…
Someone could vote for a tax reduction for those earning more money although this money could have been used to benefit their own community for a number of reasons. They may think because they have more money the upper classes have worked harder than them and therefore deserve to keep more of what they earn which is not entirely true. They may think if the rich receive less of a tax cut they will put the extra money earned into the economy which may eventually benefit them or they may believe a government receiving more money and therefore more power is not a good …show more content…
It is not in the proletariats ‘real interests’ to side with the bourgeois on tax cuts. If the dominant ideology influence and persuade the subordinates to vote in their favour they are conning them further into deprivation and misery. They are not becoming anymore independent or affluent. False consciousness and three dimensional power maskes the reality of the exploitation of the proletariats and what is really occurring. Looking at this example it is obvious those in poverty are led to believe they are doing the right thing by voting in favour of the bourgeois and that it will one day be beneficial for them too while the higher classes know it will only benefit themselves and are being cunning and