Delaney Hamilton
MondayFeb 6 at 10:23pm
1. There is a strong relationship between political and economic power. On an individual level, the way a
person chooses to vote can have an influence on wages earned, taxes paid, and government aid
received. Individuals can also make their political demands known through monetary support to political
groups and candidates. This relationship is defined by inequality. Disadvantaged individuals have less
economic power and, in turn, less political power. Not being able to afford education, campaigning, etc.
limits the demographic of people who can run for office. When it comes to the majority of individuals
who are voting and making political change, “they are often wealthier and better educated citizens.”
(Hurst 167). As a result, much of the political decisions in America will reflect the views of the
academically and economically advantaged. This pattern persists on a structural level, where those with
economic and social power were the ones to lay the groundwork for our political systems. Often times,
these people are white, wealthy, and male. The system is set up in a way that boosts the economic elite
in tandem with economic inequality. “Greater income inequality reduces interest in political issues,
dampens political debate, and lowers voter participation among all citizens except the wealthy.” (Hurst
176).
2. Capitalism’s main goal is to increase profits. Women traditionally performed domestic labor more
than wage labor. Thus, capitalism benefitted more from the labor of men, pushing them to the forefront
of the labor force. A society that is male dominated is patriarchal in nature. Men set up the structures
and institutions that we participate in to this day. These men who hold power also set the tone for the
roles of each demographic and how they should be viewed by society. Women were pushed into a
subservient, dependent, family-centered role. As a result, men saw little use for women in the labor
force. As time has passed, this means that breaking into the labor force, staying in the labor force, and
promoting through the labor force are much more difficult tasks for women. This is perpetuated by
wage gaps, less promotions/growth opportunities, less authority/respect, etc.
Sonny Kemper
TuesdayFeb 7 at 11:34am
Kemper
Economic and political power are related. Individuals who have political powers are also found with
Economic power as well.The ones who obtained political power possess the ability to control and
influence others.While with economic power they will be able to raise their standard of living. In Our
society today you see many political leaders that have economic status. significant Part of the reason
for the tie between economic and political power lies in the interlocking between private and
corporative, wealth and political opportunities’ ‘ (Hurst, pg108) This is due to the fact that once
obtaining political power you have a chance to control the economy also. Some people of high economic
status sometimes vote in elections because they have enough money to vote. So later, those who have
economic strength also have political strength.
Those with political and economic power at the structural level are placed at the top of the hierarchy.
They find themselves with more status and status in society. Both powers thus place the person at the
top of the structural hierarchy. On an individual level, those with political power have access to many
facilities. This power allows them to order others. They also have a higher economic status compared to
the rest of the society.
Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their
operation for profit. Patriarchy is a system of society or government in which men hold the power and
women are largely excluded from it.
When it comes to the development of sex inequality, capitalism and patriarchy are simply inseparable
today. The former establishes social relations that facilitate the exploitation of women, the latter
provides an excuse. Capitalism in its current form is thus structurally patriarchal: it essentially requires
the appropriation of women (their jobs, their bodies, their knowledge, animals, race, etc.) in order to
make a profit and thus reproduce their offspring. This are some of the major walls that have prevented
women from acquiring more well- paying occupations or indeed equal pay in any occupation
Institutional mindset is the biggest hedge and one of the main reasons we no longer see women in top
operation, Women are frequently confined in their developmentor worse, no way given a chance due to
prejudice

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