Before today's lecture, I honestly did not understand the difference between the two 2x2 matrices that Professor Jackson had presented in class. Our discussion during the session revealed the difference between the matrix for social theory and the matrix for international theory.
This in of itself is not that interesting of a revelation. However, when you reflect deeper and realize that the main columns and rows of each matrix are the same, it forces you to explore the relationship between social and international theories. I would think that the same perspectives used to examine the similarities and differences between these two types of theories could also be applied to the relationships between individuals and states. i.e. one might be easier to predict in a certain situation.
It was also interesting to think of social movement as an example of integration or a common purpose. Current events often brings the 'black lives matter' social movement into our spotlight. Such a democratic and basic plea for human rights can be seen all across our world today yet its very existence illustrates both how far we've come and how far we have yet to go. The matrices we study in class seem to present this cell as an unattainable ideal. However, such social movements often seem to also illustrate the divergence from those same ideals.
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