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Definition of economic dependence
Dependency is a term with several uses. It can refer to the situation of someone or something that is not able to support itself or that is subordinate to a power. Economic, meanwhile, is that linked to the economy. The set of activities and goods that […]
Definition of social control
The French word contrôle came to our language as control. The notion may refer, depending on the context, to supervise, verify, regulate or dominate. The adjective social, meanwhile, refers to that linked to society. A group of individuals who live in the same territory, respecting common rules, is called a society. With these […]
Definition of political division
Division, with etymological origin in the Latin word divisio, refers to the act and result of dividing: fragmenting, distributing, separating or dividing something. The idea of politics, on the other hand, can refer to the practice or doctrine linked to the management of the State and public affairs. The idea of political division is linked to […]
Definition of totalitarianism
The regime that is characterized by the concentration of all state powers in the ruling party is called totalitarianism. With totalitarianism, the State exercises control of social ties and activities and imposes the official ideology in a coercive manner. This hegemonic power is usually led by a charismatic leader, […]
Definition of welfare state
To understand what the welfare state is, it is important to analyze the words that make up the expression. First of all, we must point out that the idea of state is associated with the independent and sovereign structure that establishes how a territory is politically organized. Well-being, meanwhile, is linked to the satisfaction of needs […]
Definition of World War II
The Second World War took place between 1939 and 1945, being one of the most tragic wars in the history of humanity. Most countries intervened in this conflict, including the main global powers. It is estimated that, in the context of the Second World War, up to 70 […]
Definition of World War I
The First World War was a war that took place over four years (1914–1918). The main European powers of the time, as well as other nations, participated in the conflict. At first, this confrontation was known simply as the World War or the Great War. Then, after the development of another […]
Definition of freedom of the press
Freedom of the press is a concept that covers several issues. To understand it precisely, it is useful to first analyze the terms that make it up. The first meaning of freedom mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to the natural faculty of the human being to act, or not act, in a […]
Definition of Francoism
The dictatorial regime imposed by General Francisco Franco on Spanish territory is known as Francoism. The concept is also used to refer to the period of history that this dictatorship covers. Therefore, it can be said that Francoism extended between 1939 and 1975. Its beginnings are linked to the outcome of the […]
Definition of espionage
The French word espionnage came to our language as espionage. The first meaning of the term that the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) includes in its dictionary refers to the act of spying: observing surreptitiously, lying in wait. It can be said that espionage is an activity that is carried out in a hidden manner and that aims to […]