Category: Political science
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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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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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What is Capitalism? 5 Key Characteristics of Capitalism – Explained
Capitalism very simply, is an economic system. A system where, private entities or individuals control the means of production as well as determine prices in the market, for the sole purpose of profit. Of the many different types of economic systems that can be seen in countries across the world, capitalism and socialism are the…
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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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Interest Groups: Definition, Types, Functions, Importance
Interest Groups are those aggregates that represent the individuals belonging to a particular cohort or a group of organisations. According to Professor Scot Schraufnagel, interest groups exist to perform a variety of functions including representing members’ interest and issue positions, participating in policy debates, educating the public about issues, influencing policymakers and monitoring relevant government…