Political Science · Political Theory
Which of the following is a non-conventional theory of power?
ALiberal theory
BMarxist theory
CPluralist theory
DPost-modern theory ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Post-modern theory — The post-modern theory is a non-conventional theory of power, so the answer is the post-modern theory.
Explanation
★The post-modern theory is a non-conventional theory of power, so the answer is the post-modern theory.
★Conventional theories treat power as something held and used by an agent over others.
★Liberal, Marxist and pluralist theories all see power in this possessive, top down way.
★The post-modern theory, following Foucault, rejects this view of power as a possession.
★It sees power as dispersed, relational and productive throughout society.
★Power on this view shapes knowledge, norms and the self, not just outward behaviour.
★Thus the post-modern approach breaks with the conventional models of power.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in