Ideologies Flashcards
Collectivism (4)
1) Collectivism prioritizes the group’s needs and goals over individual interests, advocating for communal ownership and shared responsibilities.
2) It supports centralized decision-making and planning, often involving significant government control or oversight to ensure equitable distribution of resources.
3) Collectivism emphasizes social equality and aims to reduce disparities by redistributing wealth and resources to achieve a more balanced society.
4) It values community and cooperation, promoting collective action and mutual support as essential to achieving common goals and social cohesion.
Realism (4)
1) Realism in international relations emphasizes the role of power and national interest as the primary drivers of state behavior and global politics.**
2) It assumes that the international system is anarchic, meaning there is no central authority to enforce rules or agreements, leading states to act primarily in their own self-interest.**
3) Realism views states as rational actors that prioritize their security and survival, often leading to competition and conflict in the pursuit of power.**
4) Realism focuses on the importance of military capability and strategic advantage, advocating for a balance of power to prevent domination by any single state.**
Liberalism (4)
1) Liberalism emphasizes individual liberty and personal autonomy, advocating for freedoms such as speech, religion, and privacy.
2) It supports democratic governance and political equality, ensuring that all individuals have a voice in the political process.
3) Liberalism upholds the rule of law, requiring that laws apply equally to everyone and that legal processes are impartial and fair.
4) It encourages social progress and reform, aiming to address inequalities and support marginalized groups through civil rights and social welfare initiatives.
Feminism
1) Feminism in global politics advocates for gender equality, emphasizing the need to address and rectify imbalances in power and representation between men and women.
2) Feminism highlights the importance of incorporating diverse women’s perspectives and experiences in political decision-making and policy development.
4) It seeks to address intersecting forms of inequality, recognizing that gender discrimination often intersects with other forms of oppression such as race, class, and sexuality.
5) Feminism supports the empowerment of women globally, advocating for issues such as equal pay, access to education and healthcare, and protection from violence and exploitation.
