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Essays I wrote for political science in 2022

This essay explores how inclusive institutions have political and economic institutions that support technological innovation due to the centralisation of power and providing citizens incentives like patents and property rights.

This essays deals with how the Internet and Big Tech companies like social media platforms have shown to enhance democracy in some aspects, but have also undermined it, due to fake news, filter bubbles and echo chambers which negatively effect democracy as they influence the manner in which citizens garner information and take part in democratic activities.

This essay explores the various ways political socialisation takes place, the different models of political socialisation and how individuals and society develop their own understanding of the political environment. It also explains how the political socialisation among the youth in South Africa has not evolved as much as one would expect due to similar levels of hardship older generations had to face.

Political Science Essay I wrote in 2022 for Political Science 252. It deals with how science diplomacy has become the main driver for international relations. I ended up receiving a distinction for the module.

Private Law 372 (Contract Law) Class Notes made in 2023 covering the whole year's work. Includes case discussions, tutorial and test feedback.