Author: Ruthu G J
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WHAT CAN YOU LEARN ABOUT DIPLOMACY FROM 10 MOVIES?
Diplomacy and all of its associated procedures are frequently depicted in films about international politics. As a result, the following list seeks to condense the most intriguing, inspirational, but also critical films about diplomats, diplomatic operations, and overt and covert discussions into 10 selections. The list is not intended to represent any political viewpoint. In…
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Civil Society: Development, Characteristics & Significance
Introduction: One of the important characteristics of modern society is the differentiation of social life into different spheres, such as the family, the economy, civil society, and the state. Unlike this, pre-modern societies were less differentiated and the functions (social, economic, political, cultural) were all under the ambit of one head or a few institutions…
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Theories of International Relations: Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism
Theories of international relations help us better comprehend how international systems function and also how states interact with one another and perceive global aspects. Diplomatic officials and international relations scholars frequently employ international relations theories, which range from liberal, justice-based approaches to simple realist notions, to determine the path that a nation should take concerning…
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Mechanical Solidarity: Definition, Advantages, and Disadvantages
The world is dynamic and each society across time has its structures and dynamics of relationships within. These structures of interactions develop as and when society develops. Over the years, sociologists have dedicated time to study the different types of societies across the world and postulate their characteristics. Sociologist Emile Durkheim has also worked on…
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Decolonial Feminism: Definition, Prominent Feminists, Significance
Introduction to Decolonial Feminism: Most of the subjects studied today across the world have been widely influenced and developed by western countries and their line of thought. This is due to the widespread colonization that took place a few centuries ago. The population of the colonized nations were taught the western understanding of the world…
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American Civil War (Summary): History, Causes, Events
The American Civil War Summary: The United States has a short history. It is dominated by two interconnected events, which are both wars. The first was the late-eighteenth century Revolutionary War, and the second was the mid-nineteenth-century Civil War. Although the first event is celebrated widely for providing the country with its independence, the American…
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Sociology of Architecture or Architectural Sociology – Overview
Sociology of architecture or architectural sociology is a sub-field of sociology that focuses on societal functioning and relations based on their built environment and architecture. Using systematic and analytic methods, it puts into perspective the concepts of spatial relations, architecture’s influence on relations, behaviours of humans. Historically, sociologists have used different approaches to the study…