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Power can be understood from different theoretical frameworks, but one of the most useful and common approaches is that of Social Power. [[TitleDrop Power]] then, is the capacity to compel others. The means to do so and the sources one wields to assert power vary greatly. In RealLife, it can range from money to physical might and everything in between. In fiction, MagicAndPowers and different kinds of AppliedPhlebotinum are added to the mix. The key to something being a source of power is how much society puts stock into it. There are undoubtedly some kinds that present a menace such as physical might, weapons, or magic, but their threat level still depends on how society perceives them. This is the reason why [[WhatKindOfLamePowerIsHeartAnyway silly powers]] are often underestimated and much less sought off/desired than [[RuleOfCool powers regarded as cool]]. Moreover, other kinds of power such as money, social status, and political power are entirely dependant on societal structures. Social status, in particular, can take a nearly unlimited amount of shapes -- gender roles, race supremacy, number of internet followers, academic standing, etc.

Power can be understood from different theoretical frameworks, but one of the most useful and common approaches is that of Social Power. [[TitleDrop Power]] then, is the capacity to compel others. The means to do so and the sources one wields to assert power vary greatly. In RealLife, it can range from money to physical might and everything in between. In fiction, MagicAndPowers and different kinds of AppliedPhlebotinum are added to the mix. The key to something being a source of power is how much society puts stock into it. There are undoubtedly some kinds that present a menace such as physical might, weapons, or magic, but their threat level still depends on how society perceives them. This is the reason why [[WhatKindOfLamePowerIsHearAnyway silly powers]] are often underestimated. Moreover, other kinds of power such as money, social status, and political power are entirely dependant on societal structures. Social status, in particular, can take a nearly unlimited amount of shapes -- gender roles, race supremacy, number of internet followers, academic standing, etc.

[[TitleDrop Power]]. The capacity to compel others.

Power is many things to many people, and almost everyone wants it.

* RequiredSecondaryPower

+ StockSuperpowers

** PowerLossDepression

* KeystoneSuperpower

!! Tropes:

* JustForFun/TheseLookLikeJobsForTheSuperman

* ComesGreatResponsibility

+ PowerAtAPrice

->''"'''POOOOOOOOOOWAAAAAAH! UNLIMITED POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!'''"''

[[TitleDrop Power]].

This is an index about Power, items of Power, those with Power, and all of what Power entails.
Contrast WeaknessTropes