Category: Political science

  • Terrorism: Meaning, Definition and Examples

    Terrorism, in other words, can be also called a threat or ending of mankind in the world. There has never been an exact definition of terrorism but many researchers agreed to a point that terrorism is when something is terribly wrong or hazardous happening to society. It is the ways in which a group of…

  • Foucault’s Governmentality: Summary Notes

    The famous philosopher Foucault has enriched us with his ideas on various topics and an important one among them is his concept of governmentality. He discussed this topic of governmentality or government rationality through a series of lectures. Governmentality for Foucault simply meant ‘the conduct of conduct ‘, which can be simplified as an activity…

  • Authority – Meaning and Three types of Authority, Rational Legal Authority

    Any person, party or organization that has the political power to take administrative decisions is known as the authority. In the hierarchy, it is at the top while other people obey them and their laws. The authority can also enforce obedience when the situation arises. It makes sure that the law and order are maintained…

  • What is Totalitarianism ? Meaning, Characteristics, Factors

    Totalitarianism can be fundamentally understood as a form of government. It aims to restrict individual freedoms to the authority of the state, which is basically saying that it does not permit freedom on an individual level. The word totalitarian is relatively new in the context of modern history. It originated with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini,…

  • Dictatorship: Meaning, Its advantages and disadvantages

    Dictatorship or Totalitarianism is a situation where a single person or political party rules the entire country. It does not involve any electoral process for the appointment. The person dominates all the subjects of the country or state which he’s ruling. It has fewer advantages than disadvantages Advantages Low crime rates. In a dictatorship, usually,…

  • What is Neocolonialism – Explained with Examples

    neocolonialism  In the era of 15th to 20th-century colonialism, the practice was observed in the world. Colonialism is setting up colonies in developing countries by power and afterwards exploiting them for their benefits. In those time European countries have sought control over many African and Asian countries. What is Neo? For example, India was politically…

  • Welfare Goods: Definition, Meaning and Examples

    Welfare goods are the things/ utilities that people have the access to based on their needs or social position that they are in. These goods are given to them through the welfare rights that they are open to. In a welfare state, the basic needs of people are taken care by the government and other…