Introduction to Sociology/Politics/Bokyung Kim

Introduction to Sociology/Politics/Bokyung Kim

1.summary

This writing says about politics. Politics is the ruling the country through the process of making socio-economic decisions. It includes social relations, regulations, and tactics. Political power is the ability to influence the behavior of others. Authority claims legitimacy, justification, and the right to exercise power. Authority and power are different. If people do not follow the indication, the government can exercise violence by right. Government forms vary. It includes Monarchy, Democracy, Totalitarianism, Oligarchy, Communist State, Theocracy. Political parties are political organizations that maintain political power with specific goals. Each country has a different form of government. In a politically electable system, people have different voting probabilities and access to politics. The turnout of women varies from country to country, which is related to the values ​​of gender equality. Political participation rates vary with age. Younger people are less likely to participate politically than older people. Minority races are not easy to participate in politics. Also, political power is stratified according to education level and income. Political ideology is differentiated by conservatism and progressiveism. As time goes by, the conservatism and the progressiveism are even more confrontational.

 

2.Interesing point

I read this writing and learned the difference between power and authority. I also found that the form of politics is very diverse. I am a little worried that the political participation rate is different according to age, gender, and race. I hope this gap narrows quickly.

 

3.Discussion point

According to this writing, there are various forms of governments. And each political form has advantages and disadvantages. If you rule a country, what kind of a government would you like to do? Why? I wonder your opinion.