Authority & Community

Presented by :
 Sehrish Khuwaja,
 Shagufta Virani,
 Sarfaraz S. Areshia,
 Al Karim Qasim.
AUTHORITY
• Authority is the “Power” or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce
obedience. It can also refer to an individual or organization with the official
capacity to control or regulate certain actions or behaviors.
• In legal contexts, authority often pertains to the legitimacy and scope of decision-
making within a specific domain or jurisdiction.

 Authority is a special kind of Social Power.

 Legal (Legitimate) power is called Authority.
 When the legal status is given to the power it becomes an authority.
| Max Weber |German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist | (1864-1920)
TYPE OF AUTHORITY
Traditional Authority Legal-Rational Authority Charismatic Authority

Legitimized by historical Derives legitimacy from Rooted in the captivating

customs, rituals, and established legal frameworks persona and persuasive
passed-down traditions. and institutional procedures. influence of individuals.

Religious Authority Expert Authority Bureaucratic Authority

An authority that derives its

legitimacy from religious Structured and formalized
Based on specialized
sources . administrative processes
knowledge, skills, or expertise
within organizations.
within specific domains.

These types of authority can overlap or coexist within a society, with their relative importance often
influenced by cultural, historical, and institutional factors.
1. Traditional Authority:
1. Based on long-standing customs, traditions, and norms.
2. Legitimacy derived from historical practices and cultural values.
3. Example: Tribal elders or leaders in societies where customary practices hold sway.
2. Legal-Rational Authority:
1. Established and maintained by legal systems or rules.
2. Legitimacy derived from adherence to laws, regulations, and institutional procedures.
3. Example: Government officials elected through democratic processes, where authority is conferred by law.
3. Charismatic Authority:
1. Founded on the charisma or personal magnetism of an individual leader.
2. Legitimacy stems from followers' belief in the leader's extraordinary qualities or vision.
3. Examples: Charismatic religious leaders, revolutionary figures, or inspirational speakers.
4. Religious Authority:
1. Rooted in religious doctrines, scriptures, or spiritual teachings.
2. Legitimacy derived from adherence to religious principles and beliefs.
3. Example: Religious leaders like priests, imams, or gurus who interpret and propagate religious teachings.
5. Expert Authority:
1. Based on specialized knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular field.
2. Legitimacy derived from competence and proficiency.
3. Example: Scientists, doctors, or engineers whose authority is acknowledged due to their expertise in their respective fields.
6. Bureaucratic Authority:
1. Associated with hierarchical structures and formal organizations.
2. Legitimacy derived from positions within bureaucratic systems and adherence to established protocols.
3. Example: Managers, administrators, or officials within government agencies or corporate institutions.
These types of authority can overlap or coexist within a society, with their relative importance often influenced by cultural, historical,
and institutional factors.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN AUTHORITY
• Universal ( If there is a society there will be an authority)
• Ancient ( It is as old as society itself )
• Special Kind Of Social Power
• Legitimate (Legal) Power
• Formal Right
• Disciplined Manner
• Authority Can Be Exist Without Any Physical Power
• Direction ( Superior to Sub-ordinates )
AUTHORITY
POWER

Power Based on authority is usually unquestionably accepted by

the people. Because legal power is automatically an authority.

AUTHORITY (legal Power) COERCION ( Illegal Power)

COERCION POWER
COERCION POWER
Coercion power is the ability to influence or control others through force,
threats, or intimidation tactics.
 Example
COERCION vs AUTHORITY

Dictator coercing citizens into Following a teacher's instructions

rally.

Adhering to police Obeying a parent's

Bully forcing peer Threatening to increase directions on the instructions with
for money. workload at a job respect
road
COMMUNITY
 WHAT IS COMMUNITY?
"Community" refers to a group of people who share common interests,
characteristics, or goals and who interact with one another within a
particular area or context. It can encompass various social, cultural,
religious, or geographical groups, forming a sense of belonging and mutual
support among its members.

A community is wherever the members of any group, small or large, live together in such
a way that they share, not this or that particular interest, but the basic condition of
common life, we call such a group a “community”.
|Robert Morison Maciver | American sociologist and political theorist |1882–1970
 TYPE OF COMMUNITY
People residing in Individuals
forming Sharing common United by shared
the same
connections and professions, cultural heritage,
geographical area, interactions occupations, or traditions, and
neighborhood, or primarily through areas of expertise. customs
locality. online platforms.
Geographical Virtual Professional Cultural
Community Community: Community Community

Bound together Provides

Formed around Connected by
by common faith, assistance,
shared hobbies, shared economic
beliefs, and interests, goals, or
resources, and
passions, or emotional support
spiritual activities.
specific interests to its members.
practices.
Interest-
Religious Economic Support
Based
Community Community Community
Community
 CONCLUSION

What we discussed:
• Word Authority and it type and Classification,
• Power and its Type,
• Thoroughly Discussed on Coercion with Examples,
• Discussed on Community and Type of Community.