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 Feminist Critique of Rawl's Theory Of Justice John Rawl's theory of justice, as presented in his book, ''A Theory of Justice'' has been subject to feminist critique, which argues that it fails to take account the experiences and perspective of women and other marginalized groups. One of the main criticism of Rawl's theory is that it assumes a gender-neutral society , where individuals are free and equal to pursue their own interest.However, feminist argue that gender is a pervasive and central feature of society, which shapes our experiences, opportunities and expectations. Therefore, Rawl's theory does not adequately account for the ways in which gender inequality affects the distribution of resources and opportunities. Martha Nussabum, in her book, "Sex and Social Justice'', argues that Rawl's theory neglects the role of emotions and relationship in shaping our experiences of justice. Nussabum contends that the traditional liberal fo...

 The Basic Structure Doctrine  As we celebrated 50 years of the landmark case of "Keshvanand Bharti v/s State of Kerala  ,in which the hon'ble Supreme Court held that the constituent power of Parliament under Article 368 does not enable it to alter the 'basic structure' of the constitution. In this case, while essaying the verdict, the Supreme Court defined the basic structure of the constitution and introduce , ''The Basic Structure Doctrine.''` Basic Structure means the foundation over which anything stands. In case, the base is removed the structure will fall. Thus, the doctrine of basic structure points towards those core features of the constitution which can not be changed. One of the initial references to the doctrine was in ''Sajjan Singh v/s State of Rajasthan '' case, in 1963. The court observed that ''constitution formulated a solemn and dignified Preamble which appears to be the epitome of basic features of the cons...

 Role of NHRC in Good Governance Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person, regardless of their race, gender, nationality , religion or any other status. These rights are essential to ensure that all people are treated with dignity, equality and respect. The concept of human rights is based on the idea that all people have inherent value and worth, and that they should be able to live free from oppression , discrimination, and violence. Human rights include civil and political rights such as freedom of speech, assembly and religion as well as social, economic, and cultural rights, such as the right to education, healthcare and adequate housing. Human rights are protected by International Law including the '' Universal Declaration of Human Rights'', which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. Many countries including India have also enshrined human rights in their own constitutions and laws. The promotion and prot...

Power : Comparitive examination of Marx and Weber  Karl Marx and Max Weber were both influential sociologists who provided distinct perspectives on the nature and role of power in society. While Marx emphasized economic power as the key driver of social relations, Weber focused on the role of authority and bureaucracy in shaping power structures. Marx viewed power as inherently tied to class struggle, with economic power being the primary mechanism through which one class dominates another. He argued that Capitalists control the means of production and exploit workers by paying them less than the value of their labor. This creates an unequal distribution of power with the ruling class maintaining control over the economic and political systems. Marx believed that this unequal distribution of power was the root cause of social inequality and conflict .  Weber , on the other hand, believed that power was not solely based on economic factors but also on the possession of author...

  NATION AND NATIONALISM A nation is a modern political identity, blended with culture and belongingness. It is a cultural entity , it means when a group of people speak a similar language, practice the same religion and share a common history, they recognize his identity, tied with the nation. Whereas, nationalism is a sentiment, a sense of belonging to the political creed and a collective Psychological construct. It is a creed constructed through the shared imagination of culture, language, symbols like the National Flag or Anthem and mythology related to a particular specified territory. In the 19th and 20th century, the nation and nationalism evolved in Europe. Due to changes in economy, society, technology, art, culture, philosophy and so on. It constructed a new identity which is called a nation. As the world is divided into different territorial states; similarly, the world is also divided into nations. It means a population, possessing historical similarities, shared myths...

While there is a connection between Globalisation and neoliberalsim, it is not accurate to equate the two as being the same thing.Neo liberalism is a political and economic ideology that emphasizes the importance of free markets, privatization, deregulation,and reducing the role of the state in the economy. Globalisation, on the other hand , refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies, societies and cultures across the world.  The relationship between globalization and neoliberalism is a complex one and scholars have debated the nature of this relationship for many years. While some argue that globalization is inherently neoliberal, others believe that two concepts are seperate but related. one of the most prominent scholar, to argue that globalization and neoliberalism is closely related is , David Harvey. Harvey argued that ''Neoliberalism is a key driver of globalization as it seeks to deregulate markets,and promote the free movement of ca...

  The word Corruption means the moral degradation of a person who gives undue favors to someone in exchange for monetary or other considerations. It could also be nepotism i.e., favoritism shown towards one’s relatives or friends at the cost of deserving applicants. Corruption is a widespread phenomenon in today’s public life. Corruption pertains to lack of integrity. This could be a lack of intellectual integrity, financial integrity or moral integrity. The World Bank defines corruption as the use of public office for private gain. According to Transparency International, an NGO based in Berlin, India ranked 87 among 178 countries in the Corruption Perception Index of 2020. The least corrupt countries are New Zealand and Denmark and the most corrupt are Afghanistan and Somalia. From Ranking India is among the most corrupt countries of the world. Corruption and various malpractices in India In India, there are innumerable cases of graft that come into notice from time to time. In r...