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Goffman’s methodological critique of social power, a sociology of humor helps reveal part of what that critique might be. The Critical Capacity of Humor: Humor as Reality Play If “meaning is the marrow of institutions” (Zijderveld 1983:17), then humor’s critical capacity lies in its ability to scrutinize such meanings.
Jul 3, 2023 · In the paper, the three conceptions of power are presented and discussed in relation to each other and to specific philosophical themes like dualism, reductionism, determinism and autonomy, truth, normativity, and relativism.
- Gerd Christensen
Mar 27, 2013 · Using British and Dutch interview data, this article demonstrates how people from different social classes draw strong symbolic boundaries on the basis of comedy taste.
- Sam Friedman, Giselinde Kuipers
- 2013
- Weber's Definition
- Marx's Definition
- Parsons' Definition
The most common definition comes from Max Weber, who defined it as the ability to control others, events, or resources; to make happen what one wants to happen in spite of obstacles, resistance, or opposition. Power is a thing that is held, coveted, seized, taken away, lost, or stolen, and it is used in what are essentially adversarial relationship...
In contrast, Karl Marx used the concept of power in relation to social classes and social systemsrather than individuals. He argued that power rests in a social class’s position in the relations of production. Power does not lie in the relationship between individuals, but in domination and subordination of social classesbased on the relations of p...
A third definition comes from Talcott Parsonswho argued that power is not a matter of social coercion and domination. Instead, he said, power flows from a social system’s potential to coordinate human activity and resources to accomplish goals. Parsons' view is sometimes called the "variable-sum" approach, as opposed to other views, which are seen ...
- Ashley Crossman
Jun 12, 2012 · Mark Twain once said “that the human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.”. Even if this is an exaggeration, it might explain our love for humor, specifically the art of comedy. Humor allows people to approach sensitive issues.
Jul 11, 2017 · This article argues that in order to play this role, a general theory of power is required to identify a stable causal capacity, one that does not depend on idiosyncratic social conditions and can thus exert its characteristic influence in a wide range of cases.
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Aug 17, 2019 · Acaster’s power comes from his impotence; his power is power acquired at a distance. Acaster’s comedic power confuses the presentation of self (stand-up as powerful) with the representation of self (the power of collective labels).
