Institutional Power

Types of institutions (5)

1.Government 2.Religion 3.Business 4.Education 5.Media

institution

An ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.

Power

Having a significant advantage and/or authority over something or someone

institutional power

The authority to control people through institutions; having an advantage through institutions

indifference

a lack of interest or concern

violence

behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

institutional violence

hurt that occurs as a result of unjust institutions; not always physical

indifferent

not caring one way or the other

Genocide

the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

institutional discrimination

the denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups that results from the normal operations of a society

Resistance

the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.