In sociology, power is often defined as the ability of an individual or group of individuals to achieve desired results and have their ideas respected. Power involves the ability to influence as well as control the way others behave, whether against their own will or to persuade them to behave in a certain way without their knowledge. Power can be divided into three subcategories called obedience to authority, manipulation, and coercion. Obedience to authority refers to the phenomenon of citizens who blindly follow the orders of authority figures. Manipulation refers to underhanded influences exerted on others; manage to act in a certain way without them knowing that it was your intention. And coercion refers to the use of brute force to get individuals to act in a certain way. Power is an effective aspect of all social relationships and is rooted in all societal institutions. Parsons would define power as the ability of an institution to influence individuals. On the other hand, Weber would argue that this is an opportunity for individuals to use the power they have when united in community action, despite any form of resistance. Power has been and will likely continue to be held by a particular group of individuals at the expense of the general good of society. Power has a deeply rooted economic infrastructure in which the ruling class extends beyond economic relations to other aspects of daily life. One evening, while I was sitting in my room, my stomach started growling and I decided that I should probably eat dinner. Not wanting to brave the freezing air by heading to the dining room, I decide to order a pizza. When I log into the GrubHub app, I am presented with a myriad of pizzerias, all located in Ithaca, which for a price... middle of paper ...... have a broader societal application. But it is essential to remain aware that no party has ultimate power. Businesses make decisions, consumers can essentially agree or disagree, and based on that, businesses can change their products and services. There is also a set of laws and regulations responsible for setting the terms of the relationship between the consumer and the capitalist. These laws and regulations are ultimately established by the state. Laws are put in place to protect companies and their products, but there are also regulations that protect the consumer from greedy companies. The people responsible for making these regulations are said to have immense power. Mills defined power as the magnitude of the decisions you make. These legislators affect countless numbers of people, making them extremely powerful..