Proposition 029 – Institutions strengthen power bases

Institutionalised civilisation elements strengthen the power bases of actors.

• Explanation. When civilisation elements are embedded in positions, powers, rules, expectations or other institu­tionalised relations, they may function as resources for purposive action. This strengthens actors’ capacity to in­fluence, constrain or direct the thinking, judgement, volition and conduct of others. Shared civilisation elements can thus acquire social power through institution­alisation.