#power-dynamics

#power-dynamics

The geography of information technology is not neutral; it shapes the conditions under which power systems operate, much like historical agricultural landscapes.

At its core, The Handmaid's Tale's costume design is a matter of status. Each handmaid is given a red 'uniform' - a scarlet letter that distinguishes them as 'other' while making them easily identifiable should they attempt a futile escape.

"How we see the world has everything to do with what we can do in the world. Action is shaped by vision - the frameworks through which we understand the world..."

Part of what makes "Agatha All Along" an interesting character study is picking up with Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) when she's lost her power and seeing just what she'll do to get it back.

The professor is portrayed as a complex figure, bringing to life the intricate dynamics of desire and power, especially in the context of academia and mentorship.

"I wanted to look at how the big structures of power - whiteness, class and money - are wielded in the same way as smaller forms of power like desire, wit and charm."

"Sean urinated at the same time. It was overwhelming. I choked. Too much urine in my mouth."

I felt compelled to agree at the moment, because SHE IS MY BOSS. But the more I think about this, the more uncomfortable I feel.

"If the genders were reversed and a 24-year-old man appeared to be controlling the life of his 73-year-old girlfriend, people would view it as elder abuse."

Cultural appropriation reflects the continuing oppression of Indigenous peoples, contrasting with authentic cultural exchange, which is defined by equal power dynamics.

The altar reveals the presence of powerful rulers from Teotihuacan who were there at a time when a coup ousted Tikal's Maya rulers and replaced them with a Teotihuacan puppet government.

Tennessee's quarterbacks gathered for tacos at coach Joey Halzle's home amidst contract negotiations for returning starter Nico Iamaleava, signaling a notable shift in college sports power dynamics.

"MAGA populists claim to be helping the working class, but they're really after one thing: raw power."

"These banal outrages are entryways into the realm of the class politics we most often confront; they are sites from which we can begin to ponder who and what controls the levers of power in our daily lives."

Whenever anything dodgy happens that could jeopardise the capital's lucrative illegal rackets, some high-level hood growls the magic words into their mobile: Call a meeting of the gangs.

The misconduct panel found PC Watson acted inappropriately towards young female officers, making comments on their clothing and appearance, creating a power imbalance.

Drew Gerber explores the 'evil Superman' trope as an analogy for the duality of marketing power, enlightening readers on its potential for both good and bad.