Justice is almost impossible to define. It has no social indicators. We realise when things go wrong or bad but not when things are right or good. We can define war but not peace; similarly, we can define injustice but not justice. John Rawls’ has done a remarkable job while addressing the concept of justice […]
Political science
Civic Sense and Netiquette: Responsibilities and Examples
Civic Sense: Have you ever wondered why the roads were littered? Why there were spat marks on the pavements? Have you seen someone go on a wrong route and curse at you because there might have been an accident? Of course, it wasn’t your mistake but you had to listen to the curse. This is […]
What is Postcolonialism? An Overview
Postcolonialism (postcolonial theory, postcolonial studies) is the academic study of the impact colonization has had and continues to have on cultures and societies around the world, and surrounding discourse on the same. It is an umbrella term and thus does not have one single definition. It is a term rooted in literary criticisms and used […]
Political Economy: Definition, History, Characteristics, Importance
Political economy is the branch of social science that analyses the correlation between the state, markets and society. It borrows ideas and theories from political science, economics and sociology. The term ‘Political economy’ itself is derived from Greek words polis meaning “city” or the state and oikonomos which means “housekeeper” or the one who manages […]
Antonio Gramsci: Biography, Contributions, Cultural Hegemony
This article highlights the key contributions of Antonio Gramsci and pondering over his early life and some of his major works like Cultural Hegemony AN INTRODUCTION TO WHO WAS ANTONIO GRAMSCI One thinker who completely revolutionised the social fabric of his society with his theory of CULTURAL HEGEMONY and became the most influential theorist of […]
What are the basics of political science? Explained
Political Science is the study of politics and the political phenomenon. Power is the basic focus of study in Political Science. The study of politics may sound vague! A normal individual might have questions like: What would they do with analysing the decisions of a government? How would they form conclusions from a simple political […]
What is Elite Theory? Here’s the simple explanation
Elite is a value-free term inclusive of all who score high on scales of social values, power, wealth, or knowledge. Elite theory of political power nothing but the unequal distribution of resources, skills of leadership and power. This theory seeks to explain power relationships that are now seen in the modern-day era. Often negotiations between […]
