Like most social issues, abstracting them from societal power dynamics makes them mostly moot, like trying to explain a chemical reaction without discussing what the chemicals involved are or how they interact chemically.
Sure. But first you have to have analysed the reaction to a sufficient level of understanding to show that the chemical
is involved in the reaction, and that it makes a recognisable difference from a reaction where the chemical isnt present.
There are social issues where the issue is a complication resulting from power dynamics. That doesnt mean
every concept associated with a power dynamic is inherently an issue in and of itself beyond the issue of the power dynamic. Thats the question Im asking -
Is it an issue that has consequences not explained purely by explaining the power dynamic itself?
If its a social issue where the problem is entirely represented by the power dynamic then it seems to me to be much more productive to directly address the power dynamic. Attempting to address the issue in a way that isnt directed at the power dynamic seems like it would inherently be less effective, if the power dynamic is fully responsible for the issue.
If its an issue that
isnt entirely represented by the power dynamic, then there
are efficient measures which can be taken to address the issue beyond addressing the power dynamic itself. In which case it is important to identify those parts of the issue which are unique and separate from the power dynamic in order to address them.
