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Theories of IR
Chap 1
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 3
03/13/2011

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Theoretical Perspectives
Definition
Alternative interpretations of how international relations work. Why actors do what they do
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Anarchy
Definition

According to realism a defining feature of the international system. (No overarching government)

 

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Periphery

 

Definition
Countries where less advanced economic activities occur and wealth is scarce
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International Norms
Definition
Socially agreed upon standard and expectations about appropriate behaviors of states and others
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MNC's

Definition

Large companies doing business globally. Have factories in more than one state. 

Ex. McDonalds and Walmart

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States
Definition
Governments that have legal sovereignty over a defined territory
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Interdependence 
Definition
The condition in which states and their fortunes are connected with each other
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Essential Feminism 
Definition
the idea that women are inherently different from men in ways that make their contribution to politics different
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NG0's(Non-governmental organizations)
Definition

Transnational and private organizations that have members and activities across state borders.

Ex. Red Cross

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Sovereignty 
Definition
The legal notion that states are the ultimate authority and no other state can interfere with their international policies
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Core
Definition
Countries where the advanced Economic activities occur and wealth is concentrated 
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Dependency Theory
Definition
Theory that core states will exploit the periphery states through direct domination
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Liberal Feminism 
Definition
Stresses the similarities between men and women to the same rights and responsibilities that men have
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