This article provides information about the views of liberal thinkers on social inequality: Liberal thinkers do not accept that inequality is inherent in society rather it is treated as socially constructed. Inequality is, therefore, liable to be addressed and removed. Since individuals are born free and equal, ideally the state ought to be run with… Continue reading Views of Liberal Thinkers on Social Inequality | Social Development
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Liberal Perspective of Development | Social Development
This article provides information about the liberal perspective of development: C.B. Macpherson has criticised liberalism on the ground that it promotes “possessive individualism”, meaning individuals with little social or collective concerns. The socialist critique of the liberal perspective is based on the interpretation of inequality and social justice. It has been argued that the economic… Continue reading Liberal Perspective of Development | Social Development
Views of Giddens on Post-Modernism | Sociology Theory
This article provides information about the views of giddens on post-modernism: A major challenge to sociological theories of modernity came from the theoretical position of postmodernism. Postmodernism denies any meaningful continuity in history. It is a new historical epoch that is supposed to have succeeded the modern era or modernity.