Tag: piven and cloward
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The Many Definitions of Political Inequality
What is the definition of political inequality? Political inequality is worrisome for the future of democracy. Unequal access to political decision-makers means that the political voice of the few is louder than the political voice of the many. But how can we define political inequality? In my book published by Routledge, I defined political inequality…
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Notes on Piven and Cloward’s (2005) Discussion of Power Resources
What are power resources? Piven and Cloward (2005) discuss power resources. They write: “…it is perhaps the most important dispute in the discussion of power. What are to be regarded as power resources?” (36) Distributional approaches Weber: “all conceivable qualities of a person and all conceivable combinations of circumstances may put him in a position…
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Defining and Measuring Political Resources
What is the definition of political resources? The definition and measurement of political inequality requires a definition of political resources. Let’s start with a definition of political inequality. Political inequality is structured differences in political influence over government decisions, and the outcomes of those decisions. There are two main points about political resources: Are political resources…
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