2.  culture  language  media  relationship to land  environment  gender  religion, spirituality

3.  Far left – radical revolutionary: one committed to making fundamental changes in society and government; believe violence is justified in order to create a better society  Middle – moderate: one who is generally satisfied with the way things are; would support some reform of existing political and economic systems  Far right – Reactionary: extremist who favors a return to traditional institutions and values of the past

4.  http://www.blackgold.ab.ca/ict/Division4/Social/Political%20Spectrum/index.htm http://www.blackgold.ab.ca/ict/Division4/Social/Political%20Spectrum/index.htm Dictatorial capitalist Dictatorial socialist Democratic capitalist Democratic socialist Liberal, socialist Consrv. FascistComm.

5.  “An ideology is based on a set of accepted beliefs about the nature of man, an interpretation of our past, a vision of the future and the role of government in society. On the far left, radical Communists believe in creating a society based on equality. Moderate socialists seek equality and social justice through the power of the state. Liberals desire the greatest amount of freedom for individuals within a state that exercises its powers in the interests of the common good. Conservatives defend the importance of tradition, the stability of the status quo and the privileges of economic success. Libertarians embrace negative rights emphasizing freedom from government. On the far right, reactionary Fascists believe that abilities are inherited, race is a determinant to success, and equality is impossible and undesirable.

6. Left wing Right wing Communism socialism liberalism conservatism libertarian fascism Equality, collective good, community Autonomy, individual freedom, liberty

8.  Thinking about what we have just discussed, answer the following:  What is your ideology?  What are your opinions of what we have discussed?  Do you think your opinions might change, or are you positive in your position  What are some questions that are still unanswered?  Write your journal entry in approx. ½ page. This entry will help to map your progress through the course as you identify your ideological perspectives.

9. Imagine there's no Heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace You may say that I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world You may say that I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one