Political science Essays and Research Papers Page 6

One thing that serves as an agent in free-market society is through liberalization in the economy. It requires the involvement of people as they are the ones who will be affected by the said phenomenon. Collectivism, as opposed to liberalism, requires also the participation of different sectors in the society in a collective manner, it…

The worst enemy of democracy is the lack of education in a society because it is a tool that is used to liberate the minds of the society and give them a better life. In this essay I shall firstly discuss the Purpose of a democratic education. I shall then describe the values (of its…

The Cold War was a “state of tension, hostility, competition and conflict” which characterised Soviet-Western and Soviet-American relations for much of the post-war period (Roberts, 1999: 2). For forty five years, the Cold War was the focal point of world politics, and not only affected American and Soviet institutions, but “the foreign policy and domestic…

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the term “liberal” is defined as “archaic : of or befitting a man of free birth” or “marked by generosity.” In the eyes of most people, the term “liberal” is synonymous with “tolerant” and “open-minded.” However, in “The Concept of a Liberal Society,” Louis Hartz — an influential political scientist…

Conflicts about race in Brazil has brought fourth much analysis and research over the years and has allowed individuals to question the ideology that Brazil is a racial democracy. Understanding the main aspects of a racial consensus allows us to analyze it not only as myth or legend, but also as constitutional obligation. The society…

In the United States of America, issues on income and wealth inequality, universal healthcare and free college tuition for all have all been the topic of conversation for quite some time. These issues just sit in the hands of the media or in the voices of some of the American people, without being given the…

Since the 1970’s the rise in inequality has been a major issue in the United States and across the world. While many would believe slavery and racism was abolished in 1865, unfortunately many African Americans still face discrimination today. Many theorists such as John Schmitt, who has written about economic inequality and unemployment, and Karl…

In literature, cruelty is often used as a motivation or a major political factor. In Animal Farm written by George Orwell, Manor Farm symbolizes Russia and the Soviet Union under Communist rule. More importantly the animals on the farm represent any naive human society, whether that be capitalist, socialist ect. All acts of cruelty are…

Equality of outcome is the concept that if you give two people the same privileges and opportunities, two people should end up in the same or equal position. This is the opposite of a meritocracy where you become successful depending on your skills, regardless of the outcome being unequal. Revolutionary socialists support equality of outcome,…

There has been controversial topic discussed that has been going on in America for centuries: “What should democracy look like, and can we achieve it?” America was founded on the premise that everyone was able to be take part in a democratic society. This comes from enlightenment thinkers who put reason to government. They, like…