Friday, March 20, 2009

Warning over narcissistic pupils

Here's an interesting article.

Lead-in: The growing expectation placed on schools and parents to boost pupils' self-esteem is breeding a generation of narcissists, an expert has warned.

Argument: "Schools have to hold out that they are educational establishments," she said.
"They are not surrogate psychologists or mental health professionals."

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Spirit of Capitalism in America

David Brooks, a columnist for the New York Times, just wrote an article basically about the spirit of capitalism in America. He seems to think it's still around but is suppressed during recessions. What do y'all think?

Article link: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/17/opinion/17brooks.html?em

Monday, March 16, 2009

Foucault's Sovereign and Disciplinary power in Marriage

In this essay I will be discussing Foucault's theory on the transition of power, and the characteristics of both Sovereign and Disciplinary power. I will also demonstrate how they affect and are displayed in the institution of marriage.

Sovereign Power Vs. Disciplinary Power

This paper discusses the difference between sovereign and disciplinary power and their relation to trade union institutions. 

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Foucault on the Human Rights Campaign

This essay will explore Foucault's theory of power and its application to the Human Rights Campaign.

Foucault: Discipline, Sovereignty, and Coops

Disciplinary Power and Welfare