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Framework of the Answer

Introduction
Conventional power view is “power over” others while constructive view of power is “power to”
Can quote thinkers here within same paragraph

( 10% words)
Body

1. You have to write different perspectives (70%words)


A. H.Arendt
 power is acting in concert, belongs to public realm
 Sui generis
 Legitimate in itself

B. M.Gandhi
 Swaraj: ability to control and rule onself
 Village as self governing units : stateless and classless society
 quote if any

C. C.B.Macpherson
 shift from extractive power to developmental power
 Synthesis of liberal and socialist societies into ideal society

D. M. Foucault
 power is everywhere, flows through capillaries
 Quote if any

E. A.Sen
 capacity as power for development
 Quote if any

and so on.....

2. Could add criticism or lacunae of constructive view of power (not given anywhere
directly)(10%words)

Conclusion Constructive view of power added positive dimension of power for real empowerment of people (10%
words)
Can use any famous quote if any...

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