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Internal Divisions and Factions
Politics · Year 13 · Non-core Political Ideologies · 3o Periodo

Internal Divisions and Factions

A critical look at the internal debates and sub-traditions within the chosen ideology. Students compare differing approaches, such as liberal versus radical feminism or civic versus expansionist nationalism.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE GCE AS and A level subject content Politics: Political ideasUnderstand the differing views and tensions within the chosen non-core political idea and the reasons for these divisions.

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A critical look at the internal debates and sub-traditions within the chosen ideology. Students compare differing approaches, such as liberal versus radical feminism or civic versus expansionist nationalism.

Key Questions

  1. What are the main sub-traditions within the chosen ideology?
  2. How do these factions differ in their methods and ultimate objectives?
  3. To what extent do internal divisions weaken the ideology's political impact?

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