IO and IR theory - Critical theories

4 important questions on IO and IR theory - Critical theories

What types of theories fall under critical theories?

(Neo-)Marxism, Neo-Gramscianism, World Systems Theory, Feminist theories and Post-Colonial Theory

What do all the theories in critical theories share?

All share the aim to overcome the existing system (more normative; they want to analyze and undercover the dynamics of existing theories to overcome them)

By what is the constitution of international structures shaped by?

- Economics or the structures of production. Closely linked to Marxist and
Neo-Gramscianism theories, where IOs are an expression of the currently dominant economic and financial structures.
- Transnational elites. More with Neo-Gramscianism theory, where the IOs are
constituted very much by transnational elites and are distant from the working-class society.
- Masculinity. More with Feminist theories, based on the masculine structures of society that reproduces them on an international level.
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What do critical theories aim to overcome?

Critical theories aim to overcome the current non-neutral IOs structure by pushing past deficiencies and pointing out inequalities.
Overall, IOs embed global capitalism or patriarchy or imperial structures in society and are therefore representative of hegemonic states.

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