Volume
5
Issue
3
Abstract
In every social system (i.e., family, organization, community) certain persons have the capacity to influence or determine the decisions of others. As Extension moves into new arenas of community-wide educational activities, it is important for staff members to be able to identify these "power actors." The Extension agent or teacher who understands social power and who can identify the community power actors can enhance his chance for success in social action efforts. The author defines concepts of social power, power actor, and community power structure, summarizes research on community power, and gives implications for Extension.
Recommended Citation
Powers, R. C. (1967). Power Actors and Social Change. The Journal of Extension, 5(3), Article 10. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol5/iss3/10
