The three theoretical perspectives you will be examining for homework are often categorized together as "critical" theories. They are "critical" of the mainstream perspectives--realism, liberalism, and constructivism--in terms of their underlying assumptions about how the international system should be looked at, and of the kinds of conclusions each draws.
Using the comparison chart you were shown in class, take notes on Marxism, Peace Studies, and Gender Studies perspectives. In particular, you need to isolate how each perspective critiques realism and what each argues should be included in an analysis of the international system.
To do so:
Using the comparison chart you were shown in class, take notes on Marxism, Peace Studies, and Gender Studies perspectives. In particular, you need to isolate how each perspective critiques realism and what each argues should be included in an analysis of the international system.
To do so:
- Read, annotate, and take notes on Goldstein & Pevehouse pp. 103-22
- Download the Critical Theory Chart on Google Drive. When complete, upload your completed chart to your Submitted Student Work folder.