For this assignment, you are required to answer the six questions below. Your answers will be based on your reading and understanding of “Women and the Evolution of World Politics”. You should not use other sources. Do not cut and paste excerpts from the article as answer submission. 1.    Fukuyama begins his article with a discussion of social patterns among chimpanzees.   Why does he […]

Migration Profile: Writ.. a 3 page profile of an immigrant group. Students have freedom to choose a country and a group to analyze (i.e. Thai domestic workers in the UAE, or Mexican farmworkers in California, or Filipino nurses in NY, etc.). The profile must include as much statistical or ethnographic information as possible (how many, who are they, how long do they stay, how much […]

 Combating terrorism through addressing radicalization and violent extremism has become a ubiquitous feature of national strategies, resulting in the emergence of many policies and practices directed toward countering and preventing violent extremism. These soft-power approaches aim at intervention before violence occurs. One prominent theme in the literature is that violent extremism can be prevented by developing some capacity, skill, or characteristic in individuals that prevents […]

Watch the PBS special Lost in Detention (Links to an external site.), and write a one-page reflection on the conditions that undocumented immigrants are facing in the context of the US criminal Justice system. As you write, reflect on the impacts to children and families, the political conditions that have lead to the current system of detention and enforcement, and whether you think there are better […]

Instructions You are a lobbyist for an issue that you find important. For example, you would like to see the banning of smoking in federal buildings (Note: This policy has already been enacted.) You are going to make an informational pamphlet to highlight your points to prominent members of Congress. Research members of Congress that you will target in your lobbying. Explain why these members […]

 In the last few years, democratic recession has been particularly troubling in the Andes as populist parties/leaders have emerged in response to the public’s frustration and discontent with weak democratic institutions and performance and increasing dissatisfaction with corrupt and incompetent government.  In Peru, for example, there have been five presidents in the last 3 years with the last six presidents accused of corruption.  Populism became […]

 Latin American political economy has been shaped by cycles of populism, militarism and democracy, leading up to the present.  Though traditional military rule has not been seen since the late 1980s, in some countries the armed forces continue to play an important political role.  Today, we see the tension between democracy and populism where the failures of democratic governance and representation have led to the […]

  the topic is about Social issues (transgender rights).Write a paper exploring the beliefs/tenants of a political ideology. Explain what major thinkers influenced this ideology, how has this ideology influenced governments, political institutions, parties, interest groups etc. Explain if there any demographics that usually adopt this ideology. Which countries is this ideology popular in and why? Which countries are opposed to this ideology and why? […]

 The drivers of revolutionary movements and change differ among countries in Latin America, such as in Mexico, Cuba and Nicaragua.  However, there are some common features that explain why violence and revolutionary governments emerge.  Also, revolutionary violence often did not lead to the consolidation of revolutionary governments.  In the post-Cold War period, with the exception of Cuba, revolutionary governments began a tumultuous process of democratic […]

Review the CQ Researcher article on Religious Freedom and check out the videos on the Lemon Test and animal sacrifice in the Supplemental Resources before you answer the following questions. What is the proper boundary between church and state? Should the First Amendment be interpreted strictly so that no one’s rights are infringed by government sponsorship of religion – or should it be interpreted loosely […]