Introduction: In global and historical context: Oppression of the powerless by the powerful is a worldwide phenomenon. Powerful generally thrives on the back of powerless. It has been going on since eons ,although one would think that with education and enlightenment, human beings will be more aligned for justice and fairness. In reality it goes in a subtle or not so subtle way and with time the style of oppression changes. There is nod enying that progress has been made with time, albeit with struggles and lossof lives from time to time to achieve more fairness and justice. Power generally involves force (physical, financial, social, or psychological), influence (the exercise of personal power because of authority or connection), and authority (traditional like patriarchy, legal or positional). Absence of power is powerlessness. Powerless people believe that their behavior like hard work cannot determine the expected outcome. When people feel powerless, they are afraid or reluctant to express their…
