Foucault makes the case that the disciplinary economy of power focuses more on the soul/mind than the body. Give an example of a disciplinary method that demonstrates this focus. Is criminality necessary under a sovereign economy of power? Why? What is a panopticon? Give an example from your daily life …
What characteristics do you think voters look for when choosing a president? Do you think voters choose the characteristics they are looking for depending on the socioeconomic and political environment – lack of jobs, riots, COVID-19, environmental concerns, and other issues etc.? Explain your answer.
Political scientists disagree on the exact causes of the low representation of women in Congress. Why do you think there are so few women in Congress compared to men? How likely are these representation patterns will change dramatically over your lifetime?
Executive orders by the President are not an optimal way to hold bureaucratic agencies accountable. Why? Be specific. Consult the discussion in the lecture on bureaucracy.
Focus on a policy area of particular relevance to women (Occupational segregation). This will entail researching the current status of this policy from various perspectives, including: how the states and federal government handle this issue, where different political parties and interest groups stand, how active women’s organizations are on this issue, as well as offering …
one-page (300-500 words or so) essay in which you describe the major demographics and cultural trends in Texas and how they might relate to the “rethinking history” video.
Focus on a policy area of particular relevance to women (Sexual assault). This will entail researching the current status of this policy from various perspectives, including: how the states and federal government handle this issue, where different political parties and interest groups stand, how active women’s organizations are on this issue, as well as offering …
Focus on a policy area of particular relevance to women (Reproductive rights). This will entail researching the current status of this policy from various perspectives, including: how the states and federal government handle this issue, where different political parties and interest groups stand, how active women’s organizations are on this issue, as well as offering …
Ethical Implications of using in-home monitoring devicesPolicy MemoBuilding on your policy paper draft, and incorporating instructor feedback, identify one policy problem that will be exacerbated because of the changing demographics of an increased number of older adults and your suggested solution(s) to solve the problem. Identify a policymaker (e.g., federal congressperson, state legislator, or local …
Ethical Implications of using in-home monitoring devices Read More »
Focus on a policy area of particular relevance to women (Emergency contraception). This will entail researching the current status of this policy from various perspectives, including: how the states and federal government handle this issue, where different political parties and interest groups stand, how active women’s organizations are on this issue, as well as offering …
