A comparison between the feminist movements of the French Revolution and the French Revolution of 1848, focused on the ideological and historical context that shaped both movements and on the...Show moreA comparison between the feminist movements of the French Revolution and the French Revolution of 1848, focused on the ideological and historical context that shaped both movements and on the actions taken by the feminists of both revolutions.Show less
This paper seeks to add to the debate on how the views on the issues of integration and immigration have evolved in The Netherlands. Rather than focussing on one party in relation to a PRRP, this...Show moreThis paper seeks to add to the debate on how the views on the issues of integration and immigration have evolved in The Netherlands. Rather than focussing on one party in relation to a PRRP, this paper seeks to analyse the dynamics between a left-wing and a right-wing party (resp. PvdA and VVD), in order to show how this dynamic has influenced both parties’ programmes. Its objective is to show that the political and historical context between the above parties has been such a factor that it might be seen as a rebuttal of the verrechtsingsthesis.Show less
The global changes in the economy and the political decisions took by the British government since 1979 have had profound impacts on trade unions in Great Britain. This paper explores the...Show moreThe global changes in the economy and the political decisions took by the British government since 1979 have had profound impacts on trade unions in Great Britain. This paper explores the consequences of the measures and stance of the British government towards trade unions since 1979, focusing on the years when Thatcher was in office, and argues that during this period, overall, British trade unions'influence and power declined, as the balance of power shifted in favour of capital. The first part provides a historical background of post-WWII trade unionism in Britain. Then, Thatcher's measures and attitude towards trade unions are analyzed. Thirdly, a case study on the miners' strike illustrates in more concrete terms the effects of the British government's actions on trade unions. The final two chapters examine the responses of British organized labour to external (global economic changes) and internal (actions of the British government) pressures, and evaluate possible paths for the future to restore trade unions' influence and power.Show less
