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Power dynamics refer to the ways in which power and control are distributed within a social or political system, and how this distribution influences relationships and interactions among individuals or groups. It involves the analysis of who has power, how it is acquired, maintained, and exercised, as well as its effects on people's behavior and attitudes.

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