Saturday, October 24, 2015

Week #10's Assignment - the Social Responsibility Assessment

In the personal responsibility assessment I asked you to tell me whether you thought it was your responsibility to vote - yes or no - and provide your reasoning. This question is similar, but has a twist.

Earlier this semester we discussed ideology in 2305 and political culture in 2306. Each concept includes thoughts about the responsibility people have to the greater society. Some think people have a good deal of responsibility to society other do not. I'd like you to analyze the different positions taken on the responsibility we have to the greater society and compare them.

If you are in 2305 you may wish to consider the different positions liberals and conservatives take - as well as socialists and libertarians. In 2306, you should look at the difference between the traditionalistic, moralistic and individualistic political cultures. Where are the major areas of agreement and disagreement regarding social responsibility?

Remember that all written assignments are to be at least 150 words long.