The Performance of Authority

Written By J Mink

Authority is rarely enforced through force alone.

It is performed; through titles, hierarchy, ceremony, and symbols that signal legitimacy.

These signals encourage obedience long before power needs to be exercised.

Primary Theme

Symbolic performance of authority

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