Noun

politics (plural uncountable, sometimes treated as singular uncountable)

  1. The practice of responding to conflict with dialogue.
    This issue should be solved with politics, not weapons.
  2. Set of policies relating to governmental and legal matters
    I don’t like his politics.
  3. Campaigning or arguing for a set of policies, or maneuvering for power
    I want to go into politics.
  4. The study of disputes between rival political factions.
    Favoritism is the only use of politics. Richard L Kempe
  5. Political affairs of life, party politics, local politics.
    He’s thinking of going into politics, e.g., trying to become a Member of Parliament.
  6. Political views or beliefs.
    What are your politics?
  7. rivalry between political parties
    They’re not concerned with welfare: it’s all politics!

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Wed Oct 21 03:20:09 2009

Politics is a process by which groups of people make decisions. The term is generally applied to behavior within civil governments, but politics has been observed in all human group interactions, including corporate, academic and religious institutions. It consists of "social relations involving authority or power" and refers to the regulation of a political unit, and to the methods and tactics used to formulate and apply policy.

The word "Politics" comes from the Greek word "polis" meaning state or city. "Politikos" describes anything concerning the state or city affairs. In Latin, this was "politicus" and in French "politique". Thus it became "politics" in Middle English ( see the Concise Oxford Dictionary).

As an academic discipline

Political science, the study of politics, examines the acquisition and application of power. Related areas of study include political philosophy, which seeks a rationale for politics and an ethic of public behaviour, political economy, which attempts to develop understandings of the relationships between politics and the economy and the governance of the two, and public administration, which examines the practices of governance.

Spectra

“ Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. ” Ambrose Bierce

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Mon Oct 5 01:29:29 2009

Should one participate in office politics? What is the right professional behavior?
Q. I want to know what should i do when colleagues in office play politics against me? Should i compete, or should i let go?
Asked by Budmash - Sun Jan 7 07:25:25 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I wouldn't get yourself involved and keep your distance. I would not let other people make me loose my cool. There is nothing worse than having to show up to your job when it feels like you re being harassed because you did something stupid- always play the nice guy and more people will like you. Number one rule don't trust any body.
Answered by manpalda s - Sun Jan 7 07:40:33 2007

How many of you allow your politics to influence how you dress?
Q. For instance, do any feminists refrain from wearing revealing clothing because they thinks it's demeaning? Inversely, do any feminists WEAR revealing clothing because you feel it's somehow liberating? Or do you refuse to let your politics affect your fashion choices?
Asked by Kinz - Tue Oct 23 19:24:59 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I make a point of wearing absolutely anything I want, my only limit is my own comfort level. I'm the only person who owns my body and I can dress it however I please. I consider myself to be a feminist but I don't see how that would conflict with me dressing sexy or emphasizing my assets? I feel good and confident when I dress up or look good---equal rights for women or not. Maybe feminism has made me break free from what the "public" judgments and prejudice regarding a woman's body---so in a way, maybe my "rebellious" side and choosing freely were strengthened by my feminist views, considering I come from a culture that associates a woman's body and sexuality with shame. EDIT: Come to think of it, I'm a slave to the politics of "rebell [cont.]
Answered by Lioness - Tue Oct 23 19:52:32 2007

What are the positive and negative effects of increased participation in politics?
Q. Hi, I just need a little help on figuring out the good and bad of increased participation in politics? I'm not talking about the presidential election, I'm talking about state and local things,like public decisions, ie: taxes, budget increases, new rules/laws. I need professional answers, thank you.
Asked by D-King-313 - Thu Jan 22 19:01:29 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think there is any negative, other than maybe it takes a little more time and you might have to face some hostile personalities. The positives would be that you stay informed about what's going on, you gain a greater understanding of the issues, and you get a chance for your voice to be heard and to take part in making things happen.
Answered by Overthink This - Fri Jan 23 19:46:41 2009

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