In his essay‚ Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses‚ Louis Althusser demonstrates that in order to exist‚ a social formation is required to essentially‚ continuously and perpetually reproduce the productive forces (labour-power)‚ the conditions of production and the relations of production. The reproduction of productive forces is ensured by the wage system which pays a minimum amount to the workers so that they appear to work day after day‚ thereby limiting their vertical mobility. The reproduction
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democracy. But as democracy is gaining currency the world over‚ it need be stated that the Institution of political party constitutes the lubricant of the current democratic wave. This is because‚ political parties serves as vehicle for expressing myriad of world views held by citizens as well as an instrument to garnering the informed and active participation of the citizens in the political process which constitutes the hallmark of any democratic practice. As noted by Hague and Harrop (1987:141-142)
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2009. ‘Political Parties and Party Systems’‚ in Politics for Business Students: A Comparative Introduction‚ edited | | |by R. Eccleston‚ R. Hollander‚
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DEGREE: B.Sc Political Science and Economics LECTURER: Dr. Tennyson Joseph DATE: 22ND November 2013. Identify and discuss the central themes of Gordon Lewis’ Main Currents in Caribbean Thought‚ Paget Henry’s Caliban’s Reason‚ Rex Nettleford’s “The Battle for Space” and Charles W. Mill’s Blackness Visible and explain the manner in which these works assist in your understanding of the characteristic features‚ concerns and content of Caribbean political thought? ABSTRACT Western Political Philosophy
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Political Science is known by several names as ‘politics’ (Aristotle)‚ ‘political science’ (William Godwin & Mary Wollstonecraft)‚ ‘science of state’ (R.G.Gettel)‚ and ‘science of politics’ (Sir.Fredrick Pollock). However‚ it lacks a precise nomenclature. Jellinek remarks that there is no science which is so much in need of a good terminology as is political science. Lowell holds that the study of politics ‘lacks the first essentials of modern science‚ a nomenclature incomprehensible to educate men’
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A political party is a formal organization that has a political agenda and seeks a voice and power (Class notes 26/11). Typically these parties are the most important instruments for political mobilization when it comes to mass politics (Class notes 26/11). Political parties are required to mobilize and control citizens by various means. These include ideology‚ patronage and repression among others (Class notes 26/11). Superior leadership‚ planning‚ organization‚ information and resources are what
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to induce change by exaggerating issues within a historical context. If people see the satirical representation as being close enough to the reality of the situation‚ then this effect can be prove to be a catalyst for social and political change‚ at least in the ideologies of the readers of a satirical text. “Satire is a “mixed dish” that reflects any number of different balances of rhetorical argumentation and narrative storytelling” (Holbert et. al. 2013). By combining this rhetorical argumentation
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BETWEEN THE HOLOCAUST AND THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE Introduction The Oxford dictionary defines ‘ideology’ as “a system of ideas and ideals‚ especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy”. The definition emphasizes the role of ideology as the basis of economic or political policy. But a closer look at the twentieth century will reveal instances where ideology has played an even more significant role. Genocide. It makes one wonder what kind of a system of ideas
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Character: The Political Parties are the most important part of any democratic country. The Political Parties mobilize public opinion around their ideologies and contests elections to form a government. Generally an ordinary citizen does not have direct access to the government he can be reached only by his elected representative. Thus it is righty said that government represents will of people. It will‚ therefore‚ not be an exaggeration to say that no Political Party‚ no democracy. Political Parties are
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If I were to describe my political ideology‚ I would consider myself mostly liberal with some independent views. I believe in equality for everyone‚ regardless of gender‚ race‚ religion‚ sexual orientation‚ nationality‚ etc. I think Americans need to be a little more accepting‚ and open to reaching out and helping those in need. This country needs to continue moving forward and growing‚ and I do not see that happening with a conservative in charge. My views have changed quite a bit in the last
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