Welcome To Social 30

1) Introduction to Ideologies2) Course Syllabus3) Difference Between -1 and -24) Ideologies5) Home Work

Introduction to Ideologies

• Using the hand out called “An Introduction to Ideology in Political Structures read up till Part II. Using two different colored pens or lines indicate the things you think are important and the things that you do not know.

• While you are doing this I will hand out the books.

Course Syllabus

1) Email rjarema@chinooksedge.ab.ca (or you could use the home work page at www.oldskoinonia.com

2) Related Issues with dates when we should accomplish it

3) Marks: Quizzes 15%, Tests 40%, Diploma Style Written Assignment 15% and Assignments 30%... Diploma 50%

4) If you are ABSENT BOX!!5) Just In Case Assignments 6) Extra help

Jumping into Ideologies

• Powerful Questions: questions that can not be answered by no or yes. Or one word answers.

• As we go through this think of powerful questions like What if… or Why would…

Ideologies Are

• Words that typically end in an ism (Nationalism, communism, fascism ect.)

• is a set of ideas that constitute one's goals, expectations, and actions.

• A general understanding of how the world is and how the world ought to be.

• Is a system of thought based on beliefs and values.• An ideology includes ideas about how the world works, how

we should live together, how we should treat one another, why we should or should not care about other people and society, and what society could become in the future.

Three Questions Answered by Ideologies

1) What are humans like, and why do they act the way they do?

2) What is the nature of society?3) What is our role as individuals in society?

30-1- 130-2-2

Home Work

•30-1- Define the following terms Identity, Point of view, perspective, worldview, Personal identity, Collective Identity, Beliefs, Values and answer the following short answer questions 2,7-10,and 12.• 30-2- Define the following terms Identity,

Point of view, perspective, worldview, beliefs, values, and answer short answer questions 4-5.

This is due on Wednesday.

Should Ideology be the Foundation of Identity?

1) What is identity?2) Words describing our views3) “All I really needed to know I learned in kindergarten”4) Collective vs Individual Identity5) Influences on identity

One Mark per Term

• Ideology- is a set of ideas that constitute one's goals, expectations, and actions. A general understanding of how the world is and how the world ought to be. Is a system of thought based on beliefs and values.

We are all equal It is right

to help people

Rehabilitate

One Mark per Term

•Point of view: represents and individual’s opinion and is based on that individual’s personal experience

Hockey is awesome therefore it should be Canada’s national sport

One Mark per Term

•Perspective: reflects the outlook of a particular group of people with the same age culture, economics, faith language, or other shared quality.

1) Question 1: What are the fundamental questions an ideology tries to answer? (3)

What are humans like, and why do they act the way they do?What is the nature of society?What is our role as individuals in society? OR

The Nature of human beings, the nature of society, people’s role in society

To what extent does your ideal society reflect your identity?

• Identity-one’s identity is who or what one is (1 mark)

There are two different types of identity:• Personal identity: (1mark)• Is the idea you have of yourself as a unique individual. It is

the collection of traits that you think of as distinguishing you from others.

• Collective identity: (1mark)• Is one that you share with other people as a member of a

larger social group such as linguistic, faith, cultural, or ethnic group. Terms

Question 2 30-1 (17)

According to Plato, how should peoples’ role in society be determined? (2)

It should be determined by their natural abilities. People’s roles should reflect their gifts, if you are good at farming you should be a farmer.

7) (1)

• What is the difference between personal and collective identity?

One is individual and one is a group. Individual I am short, collective my family is Ukraine.

8) (4) .5 each

What factors shape an identity?Gender, religion, language or culture, environment and relationship to land, gender, media, and ideology.

If a group of people have a shared experience this might impact their identity.

9) 1mark

Can your personal and collective identity change?

Yes our identity is always changing based on what is influencing us and how our society is changing.

10) 2 marks

What is the relationship between identity and ideology? (good -2 response!)

People tend to choose an ideology based on their identity. They might want an ideology that displays their values and beliefs. Once an individual has chosen an ideology it can then influence their identity if they start changing part of their identity to follow the ideology more closely. Or their identity may be influenced more by an ideology if they are born into a restraining ideology that does not allow individual choice.

Table

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten• Read the poem and indicate what beliefs and

values are implied in each of the points.For example- “Share everything- belief no one owns it (public property) Or “Play Fair”- values the group and believes in following the rules

If you are lost go back and make sure you understand the definitions of belief and values.

Groups

1) Phoenix, Martin, Becca2) Dylan, Justin, Zach3) Levi, Hope, Jessica4) Brielle, Chris, Josiah5) Luke, Josh, Jarrod 6) Randi K, Randi B

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.

Who taught us those beliefs and values?

Why did those people teach us those belief and values?

To what extent does this poem accurately describe the way society should function?

Create a Summarizing Sentence

Create a sentence on how Canadian Kindergarten student’s worldview, perspective, point of view or ideology is being formed in our school system.

Ideology

(defined) is a set of ideas that constitute one's goals, expectations, and actions. A general understanding of how the world is and how the world ought to be. Is a system of thought based on beliefs and values.

Which means ideologies are created when groups form that have the same beliefs and values. Meaning it is a collective identity that influences your personal identity! (WRITE ME DOWN)

Ideologies

(question 6-2) People form individual beliefs and values that shape their identities. When these beliefs and values are shared by others they become collective. These beliefs and values are the basis of various ideologies or systems of belief.

Ideologies

• (7-2) How do all ideologies start?Each started with a small group of people who shared a new way of thinking.

Ex. Athens valued individual freedom and independence that lead to them creating direct democracy. Compared to Sparta that valued control and conformity that resulted in a government based on the rule by few/elite.

Work Class

1) Pop Test- After watching the video on Sean Little answer the questions on the slide called Sean Little.

2) Under the Umbrella of Liberalism 3) Answer all of the questions on the board.4) Use the hand out to answer questions 14-16 30-1

and 8-12 30-2.5) Read Part 2 from your “An Introduction to Political

Structures” 6) Work on the homework for Monday.

Board Questions

1. Do our actions reveal our beliefs and values? (PF) 2. What factors influence our beliefs and values? (list)3. What impact do religious or spiritual beliefs have

on behaviour and identity? (30-1 only PF)4. Does the media promote a culture that reflects the

beliefs and values in “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”? (PF)

Explain

UNDERSTANDING IDEOLOGIESCharacteristics of Ideologies

Today

Sean Little (Identity) Classifying Political Beliefs and

Governments Characteristics of an Ideology/

themes Under The Umbrella of Liberalism

Sean Little

Go back to your completed Table and write down all the factors that influenced Sean’s identity. For example his brother’s life style goes under the influence of family. (2) When did Sean’s identity change? (1) Is Sean’s identity collective or individual? (2) Why do you think Sean see’s his new identity through Christ as freeing? (2)

Ideologies

Ideologies are systems of thought that try to explain how the social world works, how we should live together, how we should treat one another, why we should or should not care about society and others, and how society ought to be in the future.

Ideologies form when a group of people share a way of thinking.

Themes of an Ideology

1) Nation2) Religion3) Class4) Relationship to Land and Environment5) Gender

Themes tend to be more specific in the way the ideology presents these ideas. They tend to be the actions.

Chart (30-1 15 & 30-2 10)Theme An ideology with this theme is concerned/focused on

Nation

Religion

Class

Relationship to Land and the Environment

Sovereignty (Independence), self-preservation, its own identity, citizenship, citizen participation, and the rights of its citizens. Ex. German Nazis believed in a fascist ideology that proposed the rebirth of a nation based on its racial purity and strength.

Ethics and morality. Ex. Muslim countries that have civic conflict due to religion like Israel

It is concerned with the way society is structured. Is based on occupation or wealth. Ex. Communism is an ideology that proposes that the working class rise up against the upper class.

Concerned with the relationship between humans and the land. Ex. First Nations or environmentalists.

Chart

Gender- Feminism

Characteristics of an ideology (30-1 14&16 30-2 11& 12)

1) What are humans like and why do they act as they do? (Beliefs about Human Nature)

2) How should society be organized? (Beliefs about society)

3) How has the world worked in the past? (Interpretations about society)

4) How should society work in the future? (visions for the future)

Interpretations of History People interpret the past differently

based on their beliefs and values. Those who share an ideology interpret the past in a similar way

Since 1937, Columbus Day in the USA has celebrated Columbus’ arrival to the “New World” in 1492

Consider two different viewpoints on this American national holiday:

Interpretations of History

“Columbus Day shouldn’t even be on the calendar because Columbus was the one who started the genocide against Native Americans.” – Michelle Montes, Sophomore, USC

Interpretations of History “After Columbus, came millions of European immigrants who brought their art, music, science, medicine, philosophy and religion to America. These contributions have helped shape the USA.” – The Order Sons of Italy in America

Image: NYC Columbus Day Parade

Chart

Summarize what you think Interpretations of history is:

The way we interpret the past influences our beliefs and values. History tends to show which nation we identify with based on the way we celebrate the past.

Beliefs About Human Nature

For centuries, people have thought about what humans are like and what they are capable of doing

“How could someone do that to another human being?”

Image: Nazi concentration camp

Beliefs About Human Nature

People/groups act based on their ideologies

Ideologies ask what humanity is: biological – Does our DNA determine us?sociological – Do we behave differently in groups than we do alone? How much do others influence us?emotional – How much of what we do is acting on our emotions?

Ideologies can present a positive or negative view of human nature

Chart

Summarize what your understanding is for Beliefs about human nature.

Do people see other people as being good or bad?

Beliefs About Society

Some societies are built on peace and freewill, others on fear and tyranny

Individualist or collectivist? In Canada (capitalist) there is a focus on

individual achievement and personal wealth

Aboriginal people tend to hold more collectivist principles: respect for the wisdom of elders and for the environment, willingness to share, etc.

Beliefs about the Structure of Society

Informal social structures: unwritten rules about acceptable social behaviour & actions

Political structures: in Canada, we regulate our political structure through gov’t and the law

Economic structures: Capitalism: gov’t doesn’t need to interfere because people are motivated to work hard for money

Communism: gov’t is obligated to step in to ensure that all citizens are looked after and people work hard in order to make sure no one suffers

Charts

Summarize what your understanding is for Beliefs about society?

How should society operate? What is acceptable and what is unacceptable? What are the best procedures for everyday life?

Visions for the Future

Most ideologies include a vision of what the world should be like in the future. This is based on the beliefs and values of the ideology.

What is your vision for your future?Loving family? Good health? Hot car?Nice home? A career that makes you happy?Staying close to home? Moving far away?

Chart

Summarize what is your understanding for visions for the future?

It is a goal for the future. It is a distinct vision of what society should be doing in the future.

Part II: Classifying Political Beliefs and Government

Read through part II and highlight things that are important or questions you have.

Under the Umbrella of Liberalism While you watch the movie answer

the question sheet.

Home Work

30-1 terms- Thomas Hobbs, John Locke, Divine Rights of Kings,Representative Democracy and Jean-Jacuques Rousseau

Short Answer- table 6, and question 13

30-2 terms- Divine Right of Kings, Representative democracy, and Liberal Democracy

Short Answer- 1,13

Hand in all homework

Views• Man is Good, Society is

the problem• Values cooperation• Expect good which

creates progress• There is evil because of

environment, society makes us evil

• Explains why you have to control society

• Society becomes responsible for correction

• Man is Bad- expect evil, the problem is good

• Dominated by self-interest• Personal or individual

responsibility• Work for my own benefit• John Stewart Mill- Man is evil

but as long as I don’t injure someone else- restrain self to not conflict with others rights

• Maximize freedom, limit restraints

• If good happens its because of self-interest

Pop Quiz

1. What is an ideology?2. What is one category that influences your identity?3. What are the three fundamental questions an

ideology tries to answer?4. Label the following as being left or right wing ideasa) Radical changeb) Traditional moralsc) Progressive Taxesd) Small operating government

The First Three Philosophers

1) Match the ideas in the envelope to the correct philosopher. Don’t glue them on till we go through the answers

2) Read the writing for your class section (30-1 Hobbes and 30-2 John Locke)

Before reading list the information you know about the philosopher. Think about ideas/words that you are going to look for to understand the philosophers attitudes.

While reading the information highlight ideas and information you do not understand.

Summarize the main ideas in the reading.

Who would you help?

Principles of Individualism and Collectivism

1) Principles of Individualism2) Principles of Collectivism3) Capitalism vs Socialism

Principles of the two extremes

Collectivism-Collective Responsibility

-Collective Interest

-Cooperation

-Economic Equality

-Adherence to Collective Norms

-Public Property

Individualism (principles of liberalism)

-Rule of Law

-Individual rights and freedoms

-Private Property- Economic Freedom- Self-Interest- Competition

Collectivist

• Ideologies that follow these ideas to create their perfect world are communism (USSR, China) and socialism (Sweden).

• Over time most liberal democracies have evolved and incorporated ideas of collectivism into their political, economic and social systems.

Individualist

• Ideologies that are associated with it is liberalism.

Economic EqualityCan differ depending on the ideology it is following.It deals with the following 6 factors:1) People with larger incomes should pay

more taxes2) All people should earn equal wages

for work of similar value.3) There should be a guaranteed annual

income (GAI)4) All people should share in the wealth

of the country or the world 5) People should own the means of

production collectively6) Everything should be free. There

should be no private property.

Co-operation

• Is the means through which members of a group or collective achieve their common goals.

• Co-operative: can be a business or a group where everyone works together to achieve the common good (Daycare centers, health-care centers, stores and credit unions)

Co-operatives• Are owned and democratically controlled by their members-the people who

use the co-op’s services or buy its goods-not by outside investors; Co-op members elect their board of directors from within the membership.

• Return surplus revenues (income over expenses and investment) to members proportionate to their use of the cooperative, not proportionate to their “investment” or ownership share.

• Are motivated not by profit, but by service-to meet their members’ needs or affordable and high quality goods or services; Exist solely to serve their members.

• Pay taxes on income kept within the co-op for investment and reserves. Surplus revenues from the co-op are returned to individual members who pay taxes on that income.

Public Property

• Karl Marx argued that only workers should profit from their own labour,

• Public property is present in welfare states through government run businesses.

• Examples of crown corporations: Canada Post, Air Canada, CBC, Via Rail

• IMPORTANT TAX Money is used to support these properties

Collective Interest

-interest’s groups have in common-Lobby groups, professional groups, and International Organizations-ex. Human rights groups, professional groups, and international organizations such as the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie or Assembly of First Nations

What is the message of the

cartoon?

Industrial Revolution and the Labor Movement

• The Industrial Revolution saw all the negative aspects of individualism (workers being taken advantage of, inequality)

• The labour movement during the Industrial Revolution saw organized trade unions form and workers were able to fight successfully for better working conditions and higher rates of pay. (success that individuals could not have realized alone)

Collective Responsibility

• is a concept or doctrine, according to which individuals are to be held responsible for other people's actions by tolerating, ignoring, or harboring them, without actively collaborating in these actions.

• Action of individual + group= Group responsible for the individual

-in response to deep-rooted social problems like Drunk Driving, underage drinking??

Adherence to collective norms

• Used to ensure membership to a group.• These norms tend to use rules that relate to

conduct, values, or appearance.• See these standards as binding • Some times gov’ts will use Censorship to promote these norms

Current Events

What is the message of this cartoon?

Principles of Individualism

Rule of Law

• It is individual equality before the law.• This principle means that citizens are subject

to clearly defined rules rather than the arbitrary power of an individual or group in a position of authority.

What is the message of this cartoon?

Individual Rights and Freedoms

• Is important in individualist societies.• Includes rights and freedoms like freedom of

religion, freedom of association and the right to life, liberty and the security of the person

• One of the most important rights in a democratic society is the right to vote (however this is something that evolved over time in Liberal countries)

Private Property

• At first it applied only to land but today it also includes other forms of physical possessions and intellectual property.

• Intellectual property is currently causing the most problems since it is hard to keep track of and it is hard to determine if the products are actually original (genetically modified seeds)

Economic Freedom

• The freedom to buy what you want and sell what you want

• It is part of a free market economy• Wall street journal uses a list of factors to

determine how free an economy is (listed on pg. 78)

• Canada is listed as 10th in 2008 which makes sense since Canada is a welfare state or mixed economy due to gov’t involvement

Self-Interest and Competition

• Adam Smith supporter with his invisible hand• Supply and Demand insure this works in an

individual society• It can effect the labour market as well (ex.

Teachers)• A point that proves it does not work is the fact

that the gap between the poor and rich is growing.