Full Idea
It is inadequate to insist that nondecision-making power only exists where there are grievances which are denied entry into the political process in the form of issues.
Gist of Idea
The evidence for the exertion of power need not involve a grievance of the powerless
Source
Steven Lukes (Power: a Radical View (2nd ed) [2005], 1.4)
Book Reference
Lukes,Steven: 'Power: a radical view' [Macmillan 2005], p.28
A Reaction
A simple example would be where they tricked you into thinking you couldn't vote in an election, or where the women didn't realise the men were paid more. Part of his third dimension of power.