Power dynamics are critical to follow. In fact, not doing so can mean the difference between life and death. Many things have an effect on people and the amount of power they hold. These factors include, gender, religion and money. In the book, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith. The story follows the life of Mary Frances Nolan, a young Catholic girl in Williamsburg. Early 20th century Brooklyn is an interesting place with a lot of implicit power dynamics.

One implicit power dynamic is that between Christians and Jews. The Jewish boys are persecuted by. The Christian ones. This is a power dynamic that is constantly changing. In general, this power dynamic is always changing. Depending on the population of Christians or Jews in relation to the other. Whichever is the state religion also has an effect on this. Another very influential factor in power dynamics is money, and we see it's influences in the book.

Not suprisingly, there are a lot of perverts in early Williamsburg. What is surprising however is that many get away with it. One factor in this is education, and success. For example, a music teacher forces girls to play for him without stockings, and he's aloud to do this because of his prestige. However, when there is a serial rapist in the area, he is stopped very quickly, because of the fact that he is not a respected music teacher. This is also a very prevalent power dynamic across the world. 

After reading this book, I've come to the realization that despite differences in culture and ethics across the world, some power dynamics stay the same. This is why being a good politician takes good  instincts and takes socially adept people. You can also be liked by people everywhere, no matter the values, if you appeal to their human nature. This will lead to you being able to do whatever you want. This is also why. Socially awkward people don't rise to power.