How Culture Shapes Architectural Design Worldwide
Understanding Architecture’s Cultural Roots
We often find ourselves wondering what architecture is and what makes a particular building in one country different from another building in another country. What characteristics make a building unique and distinguished among all the buildings in the world? As we observe the wide variety of spectacular buildings globally, we notice that each has qualities that make it part of something bigger and greater than just architecture.
The Architect’s Cultural
Read MoreFascism: Core Concepts and Ideological Traits
Fascism: Origins and Ideology
Fascism, in the singular, is the name given to the system headed by Mussolini, who governed Italy between the two world wars. The term in the plural has gained widespread use, often fraught with problems. Some scholars suggest that its use in the plural should be rejected. Others have used the term fascism to describe a host of undemocratic regimes.
The fact that so many different interpretations have arisen reflects enormous ideological diversity. Several additional
Read MoreInstitutional Barriers for Women in US Politics
Social Institutional Expectations & Gender Roles
(Based on Sue Thomas and Schroedel)
Female Political Firsts
- Female firsts like Angela Merkel (Germany), Michelle Bachelet (Chile), and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf (Liberia) serve as flag bearers of political change, equality, and feminism.
- The USA has never had a woman president, although two women have served as Secretary of State.
Questions for a Potential US Female President
- Will she be a Democrat or Republican, Liberal or Conservative?
- Will she be a Senator
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International Economic Organizations and Globalization
International Economic Organizations
Powers within International Economic Organizations
Legislative Power
This power is centralized in the body representing member states. Decisions are made through voting or unanimous agreement. Resolutions can be either enforceable or non-enforceable.
Executive Power
This power ensures the organization’s functionality. Members are selected based on professional qualifications, often considering geographical diversity. They do not represent any specific state.
Judicial
Read MoreMarxism: Key Concepts, Historical Materialism, and Critique of Capitalism
Marxism: Core Principles
Marxism is one of the most influential currents of the twentieth century, presented from several perspectives:
- A sociological and economic explanation of capitalist society.
- A theory of history that tries to be scientific.
- A revolutionary practice of transformation of society and economic and political reality.
- A critique of philosophy, aiming to change it.
Dialectical Materialism
According to Marxism, reality is material and dynamic, evolving from contradictory elements and obeying
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