The majority of social organizations cannot survive without a hierarchy, starting with all national establishments and ending with private organizations, whether they be large corporations or small businesses. No matter what, there must be a ‘boss,’ ‘secondary leader,’ ‘subordinates,’ ‘secondary subordinates,’ and so on.
There are people who dream of being something’s ‘boss,’ giving orders, following the process of carrying those orders out, making remarks, and punishing people for not carrying out orders. I’m not saying that as a negative thing. There are definitely talented and modest people who want to be a ‘boss.’ I am simply referring to the personality one has- do they have qualities of a leader or not? Of course, the majority of ‘bosses’ have ‘bosses’ of their own and they’re forced to follow their orders and listen to their remarks. Naturally, people with such personalities want to give orders to as many people as possible and take orders from as few people as possible.
Wanting authority and making an effort to keep that authority are also qualities that exist in that person, of course. Regardless of goals, people should have the desire to control, to lead, or to put it in other words, the qualities of a leader. That of course is referring to legitimate, illegitimate, lovable, or deplorable authorities. Of course, especially after the 18th century, leaders of many countries announced that they have no desire to control, they’re only serving the people, and other such things. (Stalin, Hitler, and Pol Pot said the same things too). But if we put aside populism and democracy, then it’s undeniable that people who have such qualities (even if they never showed them before), who enjoy giving orders, and who like punishing those lower than them, become ‘leaders.’ And the longer people stay in power, the more they enjoy it.
Is it possible to avoid all of that? To not be forced to give orders and to follow them? In large numbers no, if, of course, you don’t live on an inhabited island. But, let’s agree that villagers who grow apples, composers who write music, and individuals who create chairs are less involved in that relationship. It’s also possible to avoid that ‘boss-secondary’ relationship in families. There are many religious and non-religious communities that stay away from hierarchies. If someone wants to live freely, they’ll definitely find a way.
Aram Abrahamyan
