Political Theory-Concepts and Debates
Section A: Concept
Importance of Freedom
Positive liberty: liberty as liberation and development
II. importance of equality
Formal Equality: Equality of Opportunity
Political equality
Egalitarianism: Inequalities of background and differential treatment
III. imperative of justice
IV. universality of rights
Three generations of rights
Section B: Major Debates
I. Why should we obey the kingdom? Political liability and issues of civil disobedience.
II. Are human rights universal? The issue of cultural relativism.
III. How do we accommodate diversity in a pluralistic society? Issues of multiculturalism and tolerance.
Political Process in India
I. Political parties and party system
Trends in the party system; From Congress System to Multi-Party Alliances
II. determinants of voting behavior
Caste, Class, Gender and Religion
III. regional aspirations
segregation and housing politics
IV. religion and politics
Minority and Majority Communalism
V. Caste and Politics
Politicization of Caste and Caste in Politics
VI. affirmative action policies
V.I. The changing nature of the Indian state
Developmental, Welfare and Resilient Dimensions