Power dynamics refer to the unequal distribution of resources and authority in a given society or group. They are the structural representation of both the currency of power and the various power relationships between individuals and entities that dictate how decisions are made, who has access to resources, and who can exercise their agency. Power dynamics refer to the 'rules of the game' and how different individuals and entities within a given system relate to and are affected by each other—they are central to understanding disparities of all kinds.

See also: hierarchy, decision making, social justice, transformational leadership, community building