Essays On Politics

Historically, mass media has been seen as the Fourth Estate, indicating its autonomy from the three main branches of government. Yet, the reality is quite dissimilar to this ideal notion. Journalism in the United Kingdom, similar to other nations, functions under a restricted framework of rules that conform to political and corporate agendas, straying from […]

There has long been the contention that art, in all its various manifestations, should ideally by apolitical in its content. And this debate on the separation of art from politics has been as old as art itself. And those instances in which overlapping of the two occur, controversy if not outright censorship ensues. A classic […]

In this analysis, I aim to demonstrate my achievements in three areas of literary study: improving my reading skills, understanding and developing more complex metaphors, and finding my personal writing style. By discussing the critical dialogue and the thematic, structural, and linguistic elements of a text, I show my ability to engage with the text […]

Introduction: Man has always been interested in the discovery of the unknown. The movement of the human species in search of better survival opportunities has been a prime driving force in the cross-exchange of information, philosophy and culture, and intellectual evolution. Ever since the sixteenth century, travelogues have found a place in civilizing man. Homer’s […]

Feminism in modern society Feminism is an abstract concept or association that supports the equality of both male and female gender. It primarily focuses on the equality of females by arguing against the social limitations set for women. The feminism theory is the extension of feminism which seeks to comprehend the fundamental temperament of gender […]

Chinese Economic Reform was recognized as necessary by many of China’s leaders after Mao Zedong’s death in 1976. Mao had promoted movements such as the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, which were based on ideologies like serving the people and maintaining class struggle. By 1978, Chinese leaders were seeking a solution to the […]

Sam Vaknin’s Psychology, Philosophy, Economics and Foreign Affairs Web Sites “The new narcissist experiences anxiety instead of guilt. Rather than imposing his own certainties on others, he searches for purpose in life. Without being bound by old beliefs, he even doubts the reality of his own existence. While appearing tranquil and open-minded, he disregards the […]

The article’s objective is to discuss how ‘culture’ has become a commercial and indoctrinating industry under the capitalist economic system. The author identifies two or three key mechanisms through which culture is manufactured and distributed towards achieving its goals. Author Sut Jhally is not in doubt as to the propagandistic or profit-oriented motives of mass […]

The main cultural obstacle for a global enterprise is comprehending and adjusting to local business practices and customs. The Real World Case exemplified how business activities in Africa generally proceed at a relaxed tempo, which contradicts the efficiency and promptness that multinational enterprises rely on. Having an open-mind and a flexible management approach is essential […]

In his article “Two Cheers for Materialism,” James Twitchell asserts that our lives are shaped by the things we possess and that we can transform ourselves by changing our belongings. Although this statement may initially seem to criticize a materialistic society, Twitchell provides numerous examples and nuanced explanations to demonstrate the significance of consumerist desires. […]

The Pursuit of Happyness was a commercially successful film whose main appeal is its ‘feel-good’ ending. It treads the much worn path of the rags-to-riches narrative, albeit with some variations in plot, characterization and context. This paper would argue that despite the commercial success of the film, it fails as a social instrument. In other […]

Ken Loach’s 1969 masterpiece Kes is rich in social narratives. The 1960s was a decade of cultural and political upheaval in Europe and America. Some of these changes were captured in the film within the structures of narrative story telling. The late 1960s witnessed an end of an era in British economics, for it marked […]

Politics is defined as the interaction between the state and the society, public and private institutions in such a way as to ensure development. However, politics is not autonomous of the society, nor the society simply made up of organized interest groups. Instead, informal institutions, unregulated behavior and differences in culture are some of the […]

Virginia Woolf’s essay on Mary Wollstonecraft in the Common Reader is essentially, an active continuation of the experimental method on which Mary Wollstonecraft based her life. “The high-handed and hot-blooded manner in which she cut her way through life” is in essence what Woolf is trying to replicate in this essay, in particular through her […]

Over the past months, the researchers have witnessed an ongoing information revolution brought by the Internet. They have learned to harness the Internet for more efficient communication and secured information. These benefits have enabled us to bring many aspects of our lives online. The researchers have decided to apply the benefits of the internet in […]

In recent years, Dubai, a city within the United Arab Emirates, or emirates (UAE), has seen significant growth and is continuing to be viewed as a great place to do business. With a population of over 2 million, not only is Dubai booming, but it is a free trade zone, offering 100% foreign ownership and […]

Imagine living during a time where if you thought something was wrong then you would be gruesomely executed by having your head sliced strait off your head. During the French Revolution there was a time where thousands of people were being executed using the infamous guillotine. This period of time was referred to as The […]

Both Nikola Tesla and Thomas Alva were undoubtedly two of the most influential individuals of the current industrial world. Their works and discoveries brought about significant advances in science as well as their availability to numerous people throughout the world. In popular culture, Tesla is well known for his creation of the polyphase alternating current […]

The cities and frontier experienced economic and social change during the late 1800s Industrial Revolution. Both entrepreneurs and laborers were unable to challenge big businesses individually or form unions, and instead had to assimilate into America’s capitalist industries. The larger corporations, such as cash crop farms, ore-breaking machines, and the railroad, also had an impact […]

Mass tourism has experienced multiple increases since the Second World War, post Fordism. According to the latest figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization World Tourism Barometer, a total of 298 million international tourists travelled worldwide between January and April 2013, 12 million more than in the same period last year. Mass tourism is […]

Since its initial publication Modesto de Castro’s prose work Ang Pagsusulatan ng Magkapatid na si Urbana at Felisa (1864)hasbeen highly regarded as a privileged text for a number of reasons. Firstly, de Castro’s work was one of the longer prose narratives written in Tagalog. Thus, it joined Miguel Lucio Bustamante’s Si Tandang Bacio Macunat, another […]

After gaining independence, India faced division due to regional and religious factors. Nevertheless, individuals from various regions united to form the State of India. This amalgamation of diverse people resulted in occurrences of regional chauvinism or regionalism. Political leaders in these states capitalized on this sentiment for electoral gains and acquiring power. Regional parties differ […]