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Majority of the organizations today place considerable focus on facilitating and encouraging diversity and equality. While in a lot of cases the terms diversity and equality are utilized to signify varying philosophical positions on the nature of organizations and individuals, in other situations, both terminologies are employed interchangeably.
The concepts of equal opportunity and non-discrimination have for many years been part of the major principles of the global community. Protected in a number of international instruments, such as the International Labor Organization, these ideas are rooted in principles of fundamental freedoms, equality, and human rights. At present, companies that Continue reading...

In the recent past, two major events captured my concern, one of which is the Turkish Gezi Park protests and the other the Hong Kong protests. After being exposed to Political Science at college for some time, I have a distinct opinion about these issues. I have got a few unanswered questions after reading 3 articles from the New Yorker and CNN, which I have listed at the end of this article.
Today, many countries around the world follow different versions of democracy to ideally suit their requirements. The question here is does democracy, even in its flexible forms, Continue reading...

Post-Washington Consensus

Post-Washington Consensus

Introduction

Examining K.S. Jomo and Ben Fine’s Development Policy in the Twenty-First Century: Beyond the post-Washington Consensus and the book Poverty and Development by Tim Allen and Alan Thomas provide the framework of this academic investigation, review, assessment, and critical thought on the current economic development policy of the United States. As importantly, this academic exercise looks at the Washington Consensus policies with the U.S. influencing international financial institutions and policy reforms intended for global nations adopting for increased economic development and growth as explained by the World Health Organization (WHO) (2015).

Ben Fine

Jomo and Fine considers it Continue reading...

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Is there an “elective dictatorship” in the UK?

Jones and Norton (2014, p. 256) states that the 1970s and the 1980s saw fomenting demands for political restructuring of the United Kingdom’s fundamental law. The mode of government seemed to be bogging down and performing below par; the United Kingdom was reeling from a serious economic crisis, labour and industrial disruptions, civil conflict in Northern Ireland, and domestic disturbances in cities such as Bristol and in Liverpool. Detractors of the UK Constitution proffered the position that the fundamental law needed to be retooled.
In the context of the UK, a coupling of sharp party Continue reading...

The democratic consolidations of governance and constitutional frameworks demonstrates the need for a system of political governance that establishes the mechanism of economic and political restructure, economic markets and institutions. The focus on political institutions shapes the trajectory for understanding the presidential and parliamentary systems within the spectrum of democracy. Existing literature formulate the interpretation of institutional dispensation of comparative politics that guides the form, shape and direction of economic and social democracy (Stepan and Skach, 1993). This paper is a comparative assessment of the presidential and parliamentary systems making a concise argument for the suitable system for democratic Continue reading...

Twain’s controversial and racially charged novel, Huckleberry Finn” is a good read for readers of all ages. The novel was set at a time when racial slurs impacted the blacks and the simple choice of words could impact the feeling and emotions of the individual. Twain creates and develops a plot that gives a clear picture of the many adventures that Huck and Jim encounter in the south. Based on these experiences, Twain criticizes the society and the social injustice that existed within the distrustful civilization. At the start of the novel, the reader sees that Huck is Continue reading...

Introduction

The exclusivity of the American government has been always a subject of scrutiny. The widespread perception is that the world superpower, the US practices democracy in true sense. Some credit liberalism for this, while other points out towards a realistic approach of the US government. In this paper, the main argument will be formed around the centrality of cultural and economic factors that led to a thriving democracy in the United States. But, does democracy actually sustain equality among its citizens? This will be answered by discussing and analyzing perceptions of eminent scholars like Tocqueville, Lipset and Greenberg. Their Continue reading...

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the ethical and philosophical issues, serving as an argument in the debate where the question ‘whether a person has the right to use drugs?’ will be answered with a definite answer ‘no.’ The main task was to put the theoretical justification of the ban for drug use, its ethical possibility and even its need. At the same time it appeared also the need for a detailed consideration of the issue of freedom and free will, which is a stumbling block in the issue of censorship and the dispute with supporters of Continue reading...

Religious Studies

Today We Live in the Modern World. Is the Modern World Islam in Crises? Why?
An eminent Islamic scholar, Mr. Fazlur Rehman, once quoted that “Islam needs: some first-class minds who can interpret the old in terms of the new as regards substance and turn the new into the service of the old as regards ideals” (Rahman, 1982. Page 139)
This observation is reflective of the fundamental interpretational issue faced by Islam in the modern world. It goes to the very root of the ideology vis-à-vis its adherence and practice in the 21st century within the frame of Continue reading...

A Study and Discourse of the Debates

A Study and Discourse of the Debates

Introduction

Taking the lectures provided in this course, using them as a springboard to expound research, identify, assess, and create discourse prods this scholastic project considering whether the purpose of education remains founded as appropriate to socially constructed values as the definitive expectation of society of the conduct of people in the world of work from the context of debates about the function of education. Considering the different debatable positions on the function of education remains rooted in philosophical precepts as explained by Mirdha (2013) at the least. With the democratization of the Continue reading...

Assessing the various ways by which parliamentary affairs and politics are reported by the media is gaining prominence owing to a rising demand for freedom of speech and safeguarding the privacy of concerned parties at the same time. Politics and parliament are sensitive issues that require careful reporting as it runs risk of libel and defamation. Prominent names are involved in political cases, while reporting of court proceedings pertaining to cases of rape, murder, conviction etc. requires accurate data and quotes. Any misinterpretation can lead to severe outrage both from the public and concerned parties. Different countries have several Continue reading...

Introduction

“”Democracy’ means government of the people, by the people and for the people; ‘empire’ does little more than describe a state exempt from outside interference. The on connotes internal autonomy, the other external sovereignty; the terms are complementary, not contradictory” (Hearnshaw 1920, p. 19). Hearnshaw a professor a British professor of history. This quote is from a lecture he gave at the Royal Colonia Institute in 1920. He was trying to justify the concepts of “democracy” and “empire” and their coexistence. What he failed to explain was the lack of democracy for the indigenous populations of the territories and Continue reading...

Introduction

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (abbreviated as the United Kingdom, and sometimes, on behalf of the main part - England) has traditionally played a significant role in world politics, but after the collapse of the British Empire, this role has decreased significantly. UK is a developed industrial-agrarian capitalist state. By the size of the territory is 40 times less than the US in terms of population - almost 5 times less (58 million People in 1997). It is the eighth largest in the world in terms of GDP, but the 16th - the share of GDP Continue reading...

Mills and Kant developed interesting arguments, which forms the basis of the concept of morality. The doctrine of utility proposed by Mills explores the idea of morality through referring to the consequences of the action, especially by establishing whether it brings happiness to the majority. On the other hand, Kant’s concept reviews the issue of morality in relation to the will or an action. Although both the doctrine of utility and categorical imperative are very authoritative, the utilitarian perspective provides a better foundation for morality. Mills theory offers a better foundation in the sense that it provides a Continue reading...

Essay on Federalist Nos. 10 and 51

The Federalist contained 85 articles, with Federalist Nos. 10 and 51 the most popular of them. Federalist No. 10 is a series that served as an argument on the ratification of the United States Constitution. This paper attempts to analyze of the James Madison's Federalist Nos. 10 and 51. The paper begins by dissection the meaning of faction, its origins and why it should be feared and what it is dangerous for the republic. The paper also discusses why Madison decried the evils of faction and how could it be avoided. The separation of the branches of government, checks Continue reading...

Under the freedom of expression, the constitution gives every individual the right to give their opinions on any matter without interference from state governments. Additionally, the opinions could be aired through any media of choice by any individual. Press and media freedom in reporting is guaranteed by the freedom of expression (Warburton, 2009). The constitutional right enables people or the media to speak openly about injustices, corruption and to criticise government actions without censorship. Thus, freedom of expression is valuable in maintaining democracy in a state. In instances where freedom of expression is curtailed, people experience discrimination and oppression ( Continue reading...

Martin Luther King, Jr.

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.
But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free; one hundred years Continue reading...

Political Analysis:

The political situation in Hong Kong is also hugely influenced by other world economy political systems. The governance of Hong Kong is mainly in the hands of China, where the country is ruled by the influence of two systems and one country. Thus, there is a separate legal system and responsibilities, also including the assembly and free speech rights freedom. There is a mini law for the constitution of Hong Kong, which is also called the Basic Law, and it states that the aim of this law is the election of the chief executive through the ways of suffrage Continue reading...

Plot Summary

The movie is set in the near future in Great Britain. After the world's disasters and wars, the Norsefire Party takes over the government and establishes strict dictatorship. This newly established fascist police state has all the instruments, which are typical for totalitarianism: strong radical ideology, the only governing political party, total control over the mass media and strict censorship, repressions and concentration camps. Art, music, film, religion, homosexuality, and free-thinking are forbidden. Life goes in accordance with the guidelines of the ruling party. In the evenings on a single state-run channel, which is broadcast everywhere and always - Continue reading...

A moral dilemma is a circumstance under which one has to choose between one or more actions and also to have a very valid moral reason for rejecting one and choosing the other. It may be so hard to make a moral decision because there is no any human being living in a vacuum. In making moral decisions in moral dilemmas, the decision made is not based on the political, religious or economic background of a person. The moral of dilemma in the war and economic equality is very tricky and needs a lot of attention and therefore in Continue reading...