Adrianna Spyker

This paper is an expanded discussion of C.W. Mills’ theory of the Power Elite. The theory describes the mutually benefiting relationships of influence and power between the economic, political, and military elites. Due to the enhanced impact of globalization, I propose that the relationship between the Power Elites no longer remains horizontally shared and rather one of the elites upholds superiority over the lesser two. I propose that the current superior elites, which at the rate of globalization will retain its position, are the economic elites. The power and influence maintained by the economic elites can be exemplified through the corporations. Although this paper discusses in more detail how each of the Power Elites establish their respective relationships with one another, the intention of my presentation is to only briefly discuss these relationships and to focus on the superiority of the economic elites. The economic elite are able to impose more control and influence at a greater impact than that of a singular political and/or military body.

Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sociology

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