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❖ It’s form of power that is associated with the official position.

❖ Individuals hold authority automatically implies that other members of

society have agreed to abide by its rules and regulations.

Law:

❖ A law is an explicitly codified norm or rule.

❖ It is usually in written form comprising of formal rules by which society is

governed and it is applicable to all citizens.

❖ There are laws that specify how laws are to be made or changed, or

what is to be done if someone violates them.

❖ According to Roscoe Pound says that “ Law is an authoritative canon of
value laid down by the force of politically organised society”.

❖ Law is a product of conscious thought, deliberate attempts and careful
planning.

❖ Law apply to all citizens. It has binding force on every.

❖ Domination works through power but much of this power is actually
legitimate power or authority, a large part of which is codified in law.

Contestation, Crime and Violence

Contestation

• It refers to broad forms of insistent disagreement. It includes dissent or

protest against laws or lawful authorities.
• Ex- Counter culture among youth or youth rebellion.

• These are protests against prevalent social norms.
• The content of protest may include anything like hairstyles and clothing

fashions, language or lifestyles. It also include protest against law or
lawful authorities.