NARROW CORRIDAR
The Nature of Dominance Beyond Brute Force • Dominance is not solely based on violence – While physical coercion and threats are the most visible forms of dominance, power structures also rely on social customs, economic dependencies, and institutional frameworks. • Example: The caste system in India historically created dominance not just through force but through rigid customs that dictated social and economic interactions. Even today, Dalits in many rural areas struggle to access equal opportunities due to entrenched social norms. Unequal Power Relations as a Source of Dominance • Customs, laws, and social norms can entrench inequality – When one group wields power over another through systemic advantages, it creates a form of dominance. • Example: In Saudi Arabia, until recently, women required male guardianship for basic rights like travel, education, and employment. This was not brute force, but a deeply embedded social structure that maintained dominance. T...