The Swedish medieval ballads are a subject and a source material which has not been given much attention within the historical discipline. By examining power structures as they are made present in the ballads of chivalry, it is possible to discover how these are connected to mentalities associated with the Swedish late-medieval society. This essay focuses on the analysis of hierarchies of family and gender through an intersectional perspective. By comparing discourses of gender and family in selected ballads of chivalry, this project highlights power relationships and resistance towards them, arguing that dimensions of power are not one-dimensional but rather exists in a complex interrelationship. In addition, the analysis also shows that within the context of the ballads of chivalry, the use of power may result in different consequences depending on the discourse it is located in.