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According to critical approaches to IR, what is the main criticism of traditional IR theories?
According to critical approaches to IR, what is the main criticism of traditional IR theories?
- They are ahistorical in nature
- They are based on objective empirical observation
- They present a single, final truth (correct)
- They are biased generalizations
In poststructuralism, what is the main focus of criticism towards traditional IR theories?
In poststructuralism, what is the main focus of criticism towards traditional IR theories?
- Their lack of methodology
- Their ahistorical nature (correct)
- Their extreme politicization
- Their extreme subjectivity
What does postcolonialism critique in Western descriptions of 'the Other'?
What does postcolonialism critique in Western descriptions of 'the Other'?
- They assign meanings discursively
- They present a single, final truth about the East
- They lack a gendered perspective
- They view the East as illogical and emotional (correct)
What is the main influence of inequalities between men and women on world politics according to feminism?
What is the main influence of inequalities between men and women on world politics according to feminism?
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What is the main criticism of traditional IR theories from the perspective of Marxism?
What is the main criticism of traditional IR theories from the perspective of Marxism?
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In critical approaches to IR, what is emphasized as the main dividing variable according to Marxism?
In critical approaches to IR, what is emphasized as the main dividing variable according to Marxism?
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What is the main criticism of traditional IR theories from the perspective of poststructuralism?
What is the main criticism of traditional IR theories from the perspective of poststructuralism?
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From a critical perspective, what is the cultural hegemony criticized for in relation to 'the West'?
From a critical perspective, what is the cultural hegemony criticized for in relation to 'the West'?
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