Towards an Understanding of Power Relationships in Institutional Abuse∗
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Early Child Development and Care
- Vol. 100 (1) , 69-76
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443941000104
Abstract
This paper draws upon Max Weber's work on domination to analyse an authority structure within an institution where physical and sexual abuse occurred. The paper raises questions about the solutions currently offered by the modern state and welfare bureaucracies to prevent re‐occurrence of abuse in institutions.Keywords
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