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Global Politics
Levels of analysis
help students to appreciate that what may initially appear to be a global issue actually
has many local implications and vice versa
6 level of analysis
Global
events and trends that have far-reaching and long-term impact across the world
cutting across national identities and interests
Examples include, but are not limited to, climate change, epidemics, etc.
International
events and trends that have a narrower impact than global events and trends
but nonetheless have implications for several countries
Examples include, but are not limited to, the operation of various international organizations, etc.
Regional
events and trends that have implications limited to a particular geographic region
such as the Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe, etc.
Examples include, but are not limited to, the operation of the EU, NATO, etc.
National
events and trends that have a limited impact
within the geographical boundaries of a particular country
Examples include, but are not limited to, economic crises or economic change in a particular state, etc.
Community
geographically based groups of people with similar interests,
mutual support and cultural traits, emotions
Local
geographic area in which social organization is created
and in which culture is transmitted from one generation to the next
Individual and Group Perspectives
way to see the world through different points of view aiming to the influence of global politics.
3 Individual and Group Perspectives
Ethnicity
form of identity in an ethnic group
groups share common characteristics
as language, beliefs and history
Religion
way of identity that refers to a set of belief systems
members have to respect some social and moral rules
Gender
way of identity that is socially or biologically determined
gender values can change through time and can determine privilege.
Theorical Foundations
theories that politic parties follow in their own way
Realism
Realists see the world as it is,
usually they see it in a bad way, with many dangers
Liberalism
Liberals try to make the world a better place in a social and ethical way.
concern for justice, liberty and equality.
Capitalism
economical theory with the dominant ideology
of production, exchange, distribution and consumption in the modern world
making profit is the most important aspect in this theory.
Critical theories
This theory critizices one or more aspects of other theorical foundations.
communitarianism, constructivism, feminism, Marxism, post-colonialism and environmentalism.
Relativism
ethical theory that considers that the human knowledge is relative
global agreements on the most fundamental aspects of human life are difficult to achieve.
Universalism
idea of an absolute/ universal truth.
universal values are therefore possible.
Key Concepts
Equip students with access and understand the political issues examined.
16 key concepts
Unit 1
Power
is the ability to effect change
aspect of relations among people functioning within a social organization
Sovereignty
control over territory and its ability to govern itself
Legitimacy
an actor or an action being commonly considered acceptable
provides the fundamental basis for all forms of governance
Interdependence
mutual reliance between and among groups, organizations, geographic areas and/or states
for access to resources that sustain living arrangements
Unit 2
Human rights
basic claims and entitlements that, many argue,
one should be able to exercise simply by virtue of being a human being
Justice
associated with the idea of fairness
and with individuals getting what they deserve
Liberty
refers to having freedom and autonomy
negative liberty defined as individuals having the freedom from external coercion
Equality
all people, or groups of people, are seen as having the same intrinsic value
Unit 3
Development
sustained increase in the standard of living and well-being of a level of social organization
Globalization
process by which the world’s local, national and regional economies, societies and cultures
are becoming increasingly integrated and connected
Inequality
state of affairs where equality between people or groups of people is not realized
and the consequent potential compromises of justice and liberty
Sustaintability
development should meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations
Unit 4
Peace
absence of conflict and violence
as well as a state of harmonious relations
state of nonconflict
Conflict
dynamic process of actual or perceived opposition
between individuals or groups
Violence
physical or psychological force afflicted upon another being
someone does that prevents others from reaching their full potential
Non-violence
practice of advocating one’s own or others’ rights without physically harming the opponent