Welcome To Social 30

1. Welcome To Social 30 Introduction to Ideologies Course Syllabus Difference Between -1 and -2 Ideologies Home Work

2. 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.

3. Course Syllabus • Email rjarema@chinooksedge.ab.ca (or you could use the home work page at www.oldskoinonia.com • Related Issues with dates when we should accomplish it • Marks: Quizzes 15%, Tests 40%, Diploma Style Written Assignment 15% and Assignments 30%... Diploma 50% • If you are ABSENT BOX!! • Just In Case Assignments • Extra help

4. 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…

5. 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.

6. Three Questions Answered by Ideologies • 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? 30-1- 1 30-2-2

7. 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.

8. Should Ideology be the Foundation of Identity? What is identity? Words describing our views “All I really needed to know I learned in kindergarten” Collective vsIndividual Identity Influences on identity

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Table

20. 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.

21. Groups • Phoenix, Martin, Becca • Dylan, Justin, Zach • Levi, Hope, Jessica • Brielle, Chris, Josiah • Luke, Josh, Jarrod • Randi K, Randi B

22. 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?

23. 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.

24. 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)

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. Work Class • Pop Test- After watching the video on Sean Little answer the questions on the slide called Sean Little. • Under the Umbrella of Liberalism • Answer all of the questions on the board. • Use the hand out to answer questions 14-16 30-1 and 8-12 30-2. • Read Part 2 from your “An Introduction to Political Structures” • Work on the homework for Monday.

28. Explain Board Questions • Do our actions reveal our beliefs and values? (PF) • What factors influence our beliefs and values? (list) • What impact do religious or spiritual beliefs have on behaviour and identity? (30-1 only PF) • Does the media promote a culture that reflects the beliefs and values in “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”? (PF)

29. Characteristics of Ideologies Understanding Ideologies

30. Today • Sean Little (Identity) • Classifying Political Beliefs and Governments • Characteristics of an Ideology/ themes • Under The Umbrella of Liberalism

31. 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)

32. 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.

33. Themes of an Ideology • Nation • Religion • Class • Relationship to Land and Environment • Gender Themes tend to be more specific in the way the ideology presents these ideas. They tend to be the actions.

34. Chart (30-1 15 & 30-2 10) 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.

35. Chart Gender- Feminism

36. Characteristics of an ideology (30-1 14&16 30-2 11& 12) • What are humans like and why do they act as they do? (Beliefs about Human Nature) • How should society be organized? (Beliefs about society) • How has the world worked in the past? (Interpretations about society) • How should society work in the future? (visions for the future)

37. 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:

38. 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

40. 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

41. 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.

42. 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

43. 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

44. Chart • Summarize what your understanding is for Beliefs about human nature. • Do people see other people as being good or bad?

45. 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.

46. 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

47. 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?

48. 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?

49. 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.

50. Part II: Classifying Political Beliefs and Government • Read through part II and highlight things that are important or questions you have.