Debate over Nature of State UGC | State Theory | Unit 4 Paper 2 | NET Political Science

Описание: State Theory for UGC NET Political Science Paper 2 | Nature of State: Capitalist, Socialist, Post-Colonial, Welfare, Globalized

This session covers the debate over the nature of the state in capitalist and socialist societies, the evolution of the post-colonial state, the emergence and transformation of the welfare state, and the impact of globalization on nation-states. We unpack key thinkers like Karl Marx, Lenin, Gramsci, Althusser, Weber, Poulantzas, Miliband, and post-colonial theorists like Partha Chatterjee—with rich comparative insights to help you tackle both theoretical questions and applied PYQs in the exam.

This lecture offers a comprehensive exploration of State Theory for UGC NET Political Science Paper 2, focusing on major debates and models of the state. It examines the nature of the state in capitalist and socialist societies, highlighting liberal, Marxist, and neo-Marxist perspectives. The lecture also unpacks the evolution and contradictions of the post-colonial state, especially in the Global South. A detailed discussion of the welfare state traces its rise and crisis in the context of neoliberalism. The role of globalization in reshaping state sovereignty, identity, and autonomy is critically analyzed. Thinkers like Marx, Weber, Gramsci, Poulantzas, Althusser, and Chatterjee are discussed in context. This lecture is ideal for UGC NET aspirants seeking conceptual clarity, critical depth, and exam relevance.

What you’ll learn:
Theoretical foundations of the capitalist state: liberal vs Marxist views
Nature of the socialist state: democratic centralism, dictatorship of the proletariat
Characteristics and challenges of the post-colonial state in the Global South
Evolution of the welfare state and debates over its relevance
How globalization transforms sovereignty, state autonomy, and national identity

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:01 The Concept & History of State
19:18 State in Capitalist Societies
27:35 State in Socialist Societies
36:00 Postcolonial State
47:54 Welfare State
55:53 Globalisation & Nation-State
01:05:46 PYQ Insights

Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t-WN...



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