Despite its negative reputation, lobbying is an important vehicle for ensuring citizen participation in the democratic process, allowing a vibrant and participatory democracy. This article supports the pluralistic theory of democracy, which views democracy as an arena in which interest groups...

In light of the importance of culture for the autonomy, sense of identity, and self-respect of individuals, cultural minorities have a right that their cultures will flourish. Since cultural minorities are frequently in a disadvantaged position in the cultural market-place, a commitment to...

This article tries to justify restrictions on racial and gender stereotypes in advertisements from the perspective of liberal theory. The typical modern advertisement does not present arguments and information. Rather, it presents visual images of desirable life-styles and appeals to the...

Modern advertisements hardly convey information or clear arguments. Instead, they focus on creating a positive emotion within the viewers. The messages are mostly visual and implicit, and the viewers are hardly aware of the fact that messages have been conveyed. The success of advertisements in...