Power Dynamics: edit

Power Dynamics is a term I would use to help explain and understand the relationship between all people, a possible derivative of the Law of the Jungle; without the eating and munching on one another of course.

So what do I mean by "Power Dynamics"? This concept refers to the position one person maintains in relation to another. Either Above or Below (Neurality in this regards may appear to exist on the surface as a form of equality, but a deeper examination would show that this is not the case, one party will always need to be be Above or Below the other party the interactions involve).

So what does define whether a person is Above or Below someone they interact with? This definition was traditionally defined through Age, Position, Seniority and things such as Family Placement; a view connected to Collectivism from earlier culture times. For example; The Baker was Above the Farmer, and Above the Maid, but Below the Knight or the Samurai. This Power Structure caused a gravitation effect for those below. However this traditional view thus has a diminished level of impact in the Power Dynamics of Modern Individualistically driven society.

So, if Age, Seniority, Position etc, no longer play a crucial role in this Structure, what does? The lead event that now plays the most importance is that of Intrinsic Self Esteem and Confidence. That is to say "the More Confidence a person is, the more power that are able to exert and influence they are able to express" and generally the Higher up that are considered by those around them, and thus more attractive and desired.
It is important to remember that for the most part, these are subconscious events and not something many people are aware of.

Considering that Intrinsic Confidence and Self Esteem are the key factors, what is it that defines Self Esteem? Self Esteem is an Innate Belief in one's abilities to "grasp Concept, Face Challenges with Success, Deliver  Performance with Consistency, and Exhibit above Avg Talent in a number of Interests". (there is likely a number of other expansions available, but this will do).

Self Esteem and Confidence are ever evolving. Traditional measurements still remain, such as; Masculinity, Feminity, Stature, Charisma, ect however today's society has expanded to include measures of abilities such as; Music, Art, Dancing, Mechanical Aptitude, Intelligence, Looks, Sporting Ability and so forth. As technology moves forward, as will this evolve again.