Exam 3: Realism, Liberalism, and Critical Theories

During the inter-war period of 1919-1939 the academic perspective called _______ criticized the _______ perspective, which believed in the effectiveness of the League of Nations.

What does feminist theory add to our understanding of war?

What was Hans Morgenthau's central point about power?

Define feminism and briefly relate it to feminist theory in international relations.

What factors contributed to the decline of idealism as the dominant paradigm following the interwar period?

What are the ways in which Marx's work is still relevant to international relations?

Liberals who place great importance on the civilizing capacity of global society are often known as

The theory of liberalism holds that free trade, democracy, and the rule of law must

Why did social constructivism emerge as a distinct perspective on international relations theory in the 1990s?

The lineage of classical realism is said to have begun with

What is the main difference between classical and structural realism?

Does constructivism necessarily need to compete with realism or liberalism? Can it complement existing theoretical lenses?

What might be a critical theorist's view on whether reform of the current order is possible or desirable?

The security dilemma stipulates that states may _______ if another state enhances its military capabilities.

According to Marx, the central dynamic to be understood is the tension between the means of production and relations of production that together form

Most writers who call themselves constructivists argue that _______ make society-and society, in turn, shapes our actions and words.

According to the text, Kenneth Waltz tries to overcome the problem of realism's weak definition of the meaning of power by shifting the focus from power to

How do gender-specific lenses change our perception of the state?

A realist scholar might criticize the feminist theories as

What does the "stag hunt" metaphor demonstrate?