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Spiffyville Our Utopian Society 01-24-13. By: Kiara Jordan Uriyah Davis Jaquarius Davis. Definitions Of a Utopian Society. Utopia is a name for an ideal community or society possessing a perfect socio-politico-legal system .
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SpiffyvilleOur Utopian Society01-24-13 By: Kiara Jordan Uriyah Davis Jaquarius Davis
Definitions Of a Utopian Society • Utopia is a name for an ideal community or society possessing a perfect socio-politico-legal system. • Utopia An ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects. • Ecological utopian society describes new ways in which society should relate to nature.
Characteristics of a Utopia • No drama, no strife, a happy sense of sameness (sic).....Any government or society that tries to make a utopia will only end up with a dystopia..... • A Utopia, by definition, is considered to be a perfect society. This means widespread peace and prosperity, and no war or strife. • Everyone is the same, so that everyone is equal.
Examples of a Utopian Society • New Harmony, New Harmony, IN • Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora, OR • Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg, KY • Zoar Village State Memorial, Zoar, OH • Old Economy Village, Ambridge, PA • Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata, PA
Government • Oligarchy • NO equal rights • Monarchy • Domestic Economy
Careers • Architecture • Agriculture • CulinaryArts • Doctors • Pediatrician
Religion • Catholic • Christianity • Believe in one single God. • According to some Utopians if a person does not believe in God they are selfish.
Education • No cost • Available to everyone • Teachers and Parents will play an integral role in the Child’s life. • Children must be 5 or older to attend school.
Medical Guidelines • Utopian Societies don’t have mental or dental healthcare • Only Physical Healthcare • Everyone has insurance • Old people’s insurance is free
Family Guidelines • Every family will have a minimum of three children. • Families will be in dominant societies, working in teams. • Everyone will live in a suburb.
Community • Each community will have their own neighborhood watch program • Every house will have a gate • No crime will be tolerated • Every home will have a monitor in there house
Marriage Guidelines • You must be eighteen or older before you get married • You must get married at a church • NO HONEYMOONS • All marriages are FINAL
Summary • In conclusion all Utopian Societies are perfect and everything is the same. • All often end in a dystopia (opposite of a Utopia)
References • http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&tab=ww