This video lecture discusses the evolution and significance of system level theories in international relations, with a focus on postmodernism and feminist theory. The lecture distinguishes these theories from traditional ones such as realism, liberalism, and class system theory by emphasizing their rejection of positivism and reliance on socially constructed realities and subjective knowledge. Key concepts include constructivism, social construction of gender roles, and androcentrism. The lecture also addresses critiques of these theories and outlines the differences between descriptive and prescriptive theories.
