This paper discusses Laclau and Mouffe’s post-structural theory of discourse its methodological tools that could be used for an analysis social cultural phenomena. Initially, we outline the variety discursive approaches within classification suggested by Jacob Torfing (2005) in order to explain distinctions similarities between linguistic understanding reality. Then, examine premises theory, wh...

This study examines the nature of media bias within the news media (for this study, newspapers and television news), the trajectories and methods through which these biases are spread and how a hegemony is formed, and looks at the qualities of this hegemony. The thesis begins with a review of some of the literature covering bias in the news media, approaching the issue from a number of angles a...

This paper examines the rise of the ‘neoconservative’ thinkers and policymakers that have exerted such a powerful influence over the foreign policy of the administration of George W. Bush. The paper initially provides a theoretical context for thinking about American power, before detailing the activities and beliefs of some of the most prominent neocon thinkers. The key argument I make is that...

Culinary nationalism in India has given rise to a hegemony of vegetarianism, excluding numerous regional and ethnic cuisines the process. A homogeneous culinary identity is attempted by othering specific communities like Christians Muslims, lower caste Hindus, tribal groups, disputing legitimacy their national belonging and, hence, traditions. The traditional gender roles women kitchen spaces, ...