Gender, sexuality and politics: masculinity
Essay - 6 pages - Political science
“Somehow we need to be able to acknowledge the power that men have in society without thereby feeding a myth that all men feel powerful in their individual lives…we also have to recognize our inherited sense of superiority in relation to women…” (Seidler, 1997, p.51-53).
Life vs. Politics
Essay - 4 pages - Biology
Thousands of years ago, before the thought of a cell had ever crossed anybody's mind, man revolutionized society with advances such as fire, the wheel, irrigation and the telescope. Man has now arrived at the next step, shall we say “the wheel” of our lifetime, stem cells and in...
The Politics of Reticence and Paralysis
Essay - 6 pages - Literature
Why are we sometimes unable to speak to others? In our societies, why are we sometimes unable to communicate - or, communicate truthfully or effectively? We are thrown into cities, let's say, teeming with unimportant people, blank faces, uncaring, hurrying, where sounds of movement and presence...
Women representation in politics: A comparative approach between France and the Nordic countries
Dissertation - 32 pages - Political science
Nowadays women are increasingly accessing to high political positions in State office. Indeed, three women recently reached the status of Head of State in different countries: Michelle Bachelet in Chile, Ellen Johnson-Sirlead in Liberia, and Tarja Halonen in Finland. Moreover, women play more...
Psychological approaches to International Politics. The case of Cyprus
Essay - 11 pages - International relations
Located at a strategic position in the eastern Mediterranean sea, Cyprus, in the course of its history has frequently switched hands in-between powers which maintained an interest in the region. The list of its successive rulers includes the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Phoenicians, the Byzantines,...
"The Last Crusade. Religion and the politics of misdirection" Barbara Victor
Book review - 6 pages - Political science
Barbara Victor is a journalist and a frequent lecturer on women's issues and the Middle East. She worked for CBS television for fifteen years, where she covered the Middle East. Her books include Terrorism, an account of the Lebanon war from 1975 to 1982, A voice of reason: Hasnan Ashrawi and...
What is the role of the state in international Politics?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
International Politics are based upon two main theories, Realism and Liberalism, which are conventionally opposed, and therefore give two different interpretations of world politics. This essay will focus on the stances of these theories upon the role of the state. But before...
Life, death and politics : A run-down of the abortion debate
Thesis - 5 pages - Philosophy
Few issues have fostered such controversy as has the topic of abortion. The participants in the abortion debate not only have firmly-fixed beliefs, but each group has a self-designated appellation that clearly reflects what they believe to be the essential issues. On one side, the pro-choice...
Country Risk : Social and Political Dynamics
Worksheets - 3 pages - Political science
Despite their effects on growth and macroeconomic equilibria, social and political crises have been introduced only recently into country risk analysis. Recent crises (Syria, Arab springs, Sahel civil war) put forward those issues and highlighted the gaps in current methods. The analysis of...
Political Regime in the USA and China
Case study - 8 pages - Educational studies
It is important to examine the legal-political environment of any country and determine how it affects the business life. In view of that, it is important to reflect on the interplay of political factors to determine which provides the preferable business environment. However, the political...
In what ways conflicts between political entities in the Middle East have been shaped by the history of state formation in the area?
Essay - 6 pages - Political science
The key terms to understand such situations are "political entities" and "state formation". Speaking of political entities rather than states shows the diversity of actors that make up the political life of the Middle East and can change the configuration of the borders, ranging from paramilitary...
Theory of Political Power, From The Prince-Niccolo Machiavelli's Book
Case study - 3 pages - Political science
Niccolo Machiavelli, born in Italy on May 3, 1469 was a known political philosopher and diplomat during the Renaissance, and famous for his political treaties, The Prince (1513), which has become the cornerstone of the modern political philosophy. Niccolo provided an opinion on how a ruler should...
Political Parties and Interest Groups
Litterature review - 3 pages - Political science
Political parties and interest groups are two leading players in the American political system in which different roles are allotted, but to some extent, there are common issues. Political parties and non-government organizations (NGOs) are similar in that they are each geared at shaping...
A political satire in the 21st Century has a higher impact on the public opinion than a revealing newspaper article - Thesis Paper Research
Case study - 6 pages - Literature
In the below literature review we are going to examine the effect of satire on politicians. Our thesis is that “A political satire in the 21st Century has a higher impact on the public opinion than a revealing newspaper article, through creating humor and simplicity.” The thesis is...
European Union Influence in International Political Economy
Case study - 6 pages - Educational studies
International political economy is a field that tries to understand global and international problems through an electric interdisciplinary array of theoretical perspectives and analytical tool. It encompasses analysis of political economy in the global trade, international finance, multinational...
Populism as a Political Style
Case study - 5 pages - Political science
The American political scene has seen the emergence of populism as a major phenomenon, especially in the way that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have conducted their election campaigns. Moffitt's explanation of "populist political style" gives us a key soft factor that...
The Russian political system
Case study - 5 pages - Educational studies
In the 1990s, Russia seemed to be a good example of the disadvantages of federalism in times of transition. Several republics that were ethnic-based challenged the central government which appeared not to be able to counter their sovereignty claims. Since the elections carried out in 2000,...
Politeness as Human Value
Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences
The essence of social institutions, politeness, is a key factor in communication. Historically, it has been seen as a symbol of hierarchy and strength. For example, those with a high social status are apt to be more polite than those with a lower status. Nevertheless, the so-called power and...
African Conflicts in International Relations - China in Africa : Political or Economic interests ?
Essay - 5 pages - International relations
China's involvement in Africa cannot be reduced to only one dimension. It would be an oversimplification to label the Chinese interests on the continent as either political or economic solely: these two aspects often constitute two faces of the same coin. China's increasing engagement in...
Political Parties and Election in the Middle East and North Africa
Summary - 2 pages - Political science
This text is based on "Elections under authoritarianism: Preliminary lessons from Jordan" by Ellen Lust, "Bullets over Ballots: Islamist groups, the state and electoral violence in Egypt and Morocco" by Hendrik Kraetzschmara and Francesco Cavatortab and "Elections and Distributive Politics...
The different political parties in the United Kingdom
Presentation - 2 pages - Political life and election
The politic life in United Kingdom is based on the cleavage between the Labour and the conservative since the twenties, because of the political system that favors the big parties like them. The Conservative Party was founded in 1834 and is a right or center-right party. Since its...
The Indian political situation - Clement Attlee (1942) - To what extent does India's independence impose itself on the British political powers?
Text commentary - 2 pages - International relations
Clement Richard Attlee, a member of the Labour Party, was a British statesman who served as British Prime Minister at the end of the Second World War and subsequently from 1945 to 1951. Attlee held a number of posts, including First Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - after joining...
Is Georgia, Despite Its Complex Political Situation, Its History with Russia and Its Geographical Remoteness, Likely to Join the EU?
Essay - 2 pages - European union
Georgia, a nation situated between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, is a relatively small country at the heart of strong tensions between different powers. Turkey to the South, Russia to the North, Azerbaijan to the East and the Black Sea to the West, the Georgian identity is shaped by different...
To what extent do you think it is possible for women to be both politically engaged feminists?
Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies
Women are known to multitask perfectly and to handle more than one chore has never been a problem. However, as much as women want equality with men in all areas including the political field, they are not supposed to forget about what entails to be female. There comes a time that women cannot...
Political influence of different racial politicians in the United States of America
Essay - 3 pages - Philosophy
Politics is a very intriguing part of the society. It is hard for one to satisfy all political needs while satisfying what the society wants. This has brought about the increase in racial people in the politics of the United States. The influence of these racial politicians cannot...
The Idea of Progress - Is a Sweeping Political Change Way of Progress?
Essay - 2 pages - Politic philosophy
The notion I'm going to deal with is the idea of progress. To begin, the progress basically implies changes and evolution from an old order to the new order, in different fields of society in order to enable people to have a better life. In terms of politics, the idea that all citizens...
The British Political System
Worksheets - 3 pages - Constitutional law
The document is a study guide on the subject of British government and its political system.
How do artists use their work as political statements?
Essay - 2 pages - Politic philosophy
Art has, for a very long time, been a way for artists to express their opinions or political beliefs. Offering artists a means to voice their opinions and often criticise social norms, Art is therefore an advocate for change. Through various forms such as literature, film, music, and visual arts,...
The Plough and the Stars - Sean O'Casey (1926) - How does the author show his political commitment?
Text commentary - 3 pages - Literature
As Pagans' character John from Thomas MacDonagh's play quotes 'A man who is a mere author is nothing' in 1915, most of the Irish writers, especially playwriters of the period are not only talented dramatists but also national-convinced activists, politically committed and often...
How has the Belt and Road Initiative played a part in China's cross-regional political and security relations?
Essay - 3 pages - International relations
The announcement of the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013 was meant to signal China's interest in building stronger global economic links, but it has been argued that the BRI also serves to improve Beijing's cross-regional diplomacy in other ways, including strengthening the country's security....
