The term power structure refers to a system or network of relationships and institutions that control, influence or shape the distribution of resources, opportunities, and rewards within a society. It includes individuals, groups, organizations, and entities with access to resources such as wealth, political authority, social status, education, and information, who use their power to maintain and reinforce existing systems of inequality and privilege. Power structures can be formal or informal, and they operate through various mechanisms including laws, norms, customs, cultural values, economic policies, and the media. Understanding and analyzing power structures is important for identifying sources of social injustice, challenging dominant ideologies, and working towards more equitable societies.