Political Concepts Flashcards PDF
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These flashcards cover key political concepts, including feminist critiques of liberalism, historical injustices, the behavior of demagogues, populism, and fascism. They provide definitions and explanations for each concept, along with examples.
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## Political Concepts | Category | Question | Answer | |---|---|---| | Feminist Cr | What is theLiberalism treats the private sphere as outside the realm of politics | | Feminist Cr | How is libe Early liberal thinkers framed men as rational and autonomous citizens | | Feminist Cr | How does ILiber...
## Political Concepts | Category | Question | Answer | |---|---|---| | Feminist Cr | What is theLiberalism treats the private sphere as outside the realm of politics | | Feminist Cr | How is libe Early liberal thinkers framed men as rational and autonomous citizens | | Feminist Cr | How does ILiberal equality is based on masculine norms and overlooks women | | Charles Mil | How does Liberalism historically restricted personhood and citizenship to white people | | Charles Mil | What is MilIdeal theory assumes a fair society that ignores the historical injustices | | Heroic vs | What is he Heroic demagogues use rhetoric to uplift democratic values, affirm shared moral principles | | Heroic vs | What is da Dangerous demagogues manipulate public opinion through lies, weaken democratic norms, and discredit opposition | | Demagogu | What is parParalipsis involves highlighting something by pretending not to mention it | | Demagogu | What is an Ad hominem attacks target the character of opponents rather than the substance of their arguments | | Populism | How does Populists frame 'the people' as a morally superior group aligned with one charismatic leader | | Populism | How does ķPopulists suppress opposition by claiming to act for a specific 'real' interest that is beyond political debate | | Populism | How does ķPopulists bypass political parties and media, eroding their role as channels of representation and accountability | | Fascism vs | How does fFascism destroys democracy by abolishing elections, suppressing freedom of speech, and consolidating power | These dynamics ens while excluding women, who were seen as emotional and suited for domestic roles. E'n's unique challenges, such as sexual harassment in male-dominated fields, caregiving butes through the 'racial contract.' It codified systemic racism to benefit white populations, є:ices of slavery, colonialism, and systemic racism. This erases the realities of oppression from human dignity, and solve societal problems through debate and consent. They respect citizens while excluding women, who were seen as emotional and suited for domestic roles. E'n's unique challenges, such as sexual harassment in male-dominated fields, caregiving butes through the 'racial contract.' It codified systemic racism to benefit white populations, є:ices of slavery, colonialism, and systemic racism. This erases the realities of oppression from human dignity, and solve societal problems through debate and consent. They respect citizens, but ignore power relations like domestic violence and unpaid caregiving. They respect citizens, but ignore power relations like domestic violence and unpaid caregiving. They reject accountability and distort public sentiment (e.g., 'I won't say my opponent is corrupt, but...'). This tactic spreads doubt while delegitimizing their arguments, delegitimizing their arguments, and shifting focus from substantive debate. Examples include: shifting focus from substantive debate. Examples include: * Excluding minorities and women * Focusing on one charismatic leader * Undermining pluralism * Directly connecting with the 'people' Populist leaders using state violence to silence dissent. Populism retains elections but distorts democratic processes, often undermining pluralism. restrict women's liberty and their ability to participate equally in the public sphere. Even progressive thinkers like John Stuart Mill emphasized women's role as guardians of social order, and workplace inequality. Example: The gender pay gap and underrepresentation of women in leadership reflect these systemic barriers. laws in the U.S. that denied Black Americans equal access to education and property by focusing on property rights rather than human equality. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition. Example: Segregation excluding racialized groups from full legal and political recognition.