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April 12, 2014
Article Review of “Gendering the Comparative Analysis of Welfare States: An Unfinished Agenda”,

Ann Shola Orloff in her article, “Gendering the Comparative Analysis of Welfare States: An Unfinished Agenda*”, sets forth the essentialist character of the linkages between the systems of social provisions & regulations and gender as how imperative it is to internalise gender perspectives into the mainstream scholarship, which influences policy formations to profusion.
 

April 12, 2014
APPLIED SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES- LINKING QUANTUM MECHANICS AND MATHEMATICS WITH SOCIAL THEORY: MY CAULDRON OF ENGINEERED THOUGHTS

An intriguing question that has compelled me to venture to the domain of quantum mechanics and the uncertainty theory it advocates is to draw a parallel between applied sciences and social sciences. Often I feel like there are many surmounting questions imposing on the Mankind, ever since the Universe has come to the existence and Being is associated with it; which can collectively be answered by both.

April 12, 2014
Classes in Capitalism and Pre-capitalism

                                                           

April 12, 2014
REVIEW OF “THREE PILLARS OF WELFARE STATE THEORY: T.H. MARSHALL, KARL POLANYI AND ALVA MYRDAL IN DEFENCE OF THE NATIONAL WELFARE STATE” BY JOHN HOLMWOOD

The article sets out to make a case for the welfare state. The author of the article intends to defend the welfare state theory by countering the criticism levelled against it, by basing his arguments on the theories posited by three proponents of the welfare state, namely, T.H. Marshall, Karl Polanyi, and Alva Myrdal. He also suggests reconsideration of the debate about the need for the welfare state. Thus, in the process, he establishes the need for the welfare state.

April 12, 2014
Review of Nick Manning's article "The Politics of Welfare"

Introduction

April 12, 2014
Review of the article “Social Policy, Social Welfare, and the Welfare State” by John Baldock

John Badlock explains what social policy consists of and tries to define it broadly and also shows what all can be calculated under social spending. He explains the social policy framework in terms of is intentions, objectives, and outcomes, financial and administrative arrangements. Then he throws light on welfare state and its evolution and makes us thinks of whether the welfare state is required in this globalised competitive world or not.

April 12, 2014
Review of ‘Universalism versus Selection’ by Richard Titmuss

‘Universalism versus Selection’ was written by Richard Titmuss in the late sixties with the intention of capturing the nature of arguments in the debate between the principle of universal social services and the principle of selective social services in the context of the welfare policies adopted by Britain in the post war period.

April 12, 2014
Terrorism in India

Terrorism is not new, and even though it has been used since the beginning of recorded history it can be relatively hard to define. Terrorism has been described variously as both a tactic and strategy; a crime and a holy duty; a justified reaction to oppression and an inexcusable abomination. Obviously, a lot depends on whose point of view is being represented. Terrorism has often been an effective tactic for the weaker side in a conflict. As an asymmetric form of conflict, it confers coercive power with many of the advantages of military force at a fraction of the cost.

April 12, 2014
The Political Economy of Underdevelopment - A brief Introduction

The Political Economy of Underdevelopment

September 30, 2013
Politics of representation in India: Dealing with ethics and equality (Post independence era)

*What is politics of representation?

September 13, 2013
Policy Paralysis

            According to Public administration dictionary Policy paralysis refers to the delays, inaction and inability to take policy decisions by the government or its various departments and agencies which runs the country and the economy. Policy Paralysis stalls the economy and growth of a country. Policy paralysis is more apparent in an economy when various projects are shelved or being delayed.
International Dictionary of Public Management and Governancerefers to Policy Paralysis as stalemate that is reached in policy formulation because of

September 11, 2013
Theorising Justice

‘Justice’ and ‘Social Justice’ belong to that category of words which people use frequently and variedly. They have a vague sense of what they are talking about. But when asked to consciously define these words, they fail to articulate properly. ‘Nation’ and ‘luck’ are other such words. So how is a concept like Justice to be understood? Is the understanding similar for all people or is it fundamentally different? Is it constant or does it change with the context, region and time?

September 8, 2013
Adorno's Theory of Music and its connection to social reality

This is the first paper in a series of papers that will be published under the category of student papers. Only the good ones will be chosen for publication.

There has been a constant question on my mind as to whether music has the power to change society or is it simply that change in society influences music.Either way, it is quite safe to say that music is one of the most powerful mediums of expression that can truly transform thoughts and change attitudes.The realisation and the fear of what music can actually do to a society is what causes so many musical works to be banned and censored.However, there seems to be lesser music that is being prohibited these days, not due to acceptance or freedom of expression but due to the

September 8, 2013
On Justice

Justice in an organization is that which the employees perceive as being fair, with respect to, workplace procedures, interactions and results or payoffs. Well planned structures, policies and processes in an organization promote fair and equal treatment which is associated with employee well-being and prosperity. Therefore justice or the lack of it in an organisation is an instance of a nature of a society. The military is one of the largest organizations which has both social and political implications in terms of justice.