Instructor: D. Roberts

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GLOBALIZATION GRADE 10

NATIONALISM GRADE 11

To what extent should we embrace ideology? MAIN OUTCOME FOR SOCIALS STUDIES 30

To what extent can ideologies influence our identity? UNIT ONE IDEOLOGY AND IDENTITY

Identity is a term used to describe a person's conception and expression of their individuality or group affiliations (such as national identity and cultural identity). IDENTITY

A system of ideas and ideals, esp. one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy - the ideology of communism for example The ideas and manner of thinking characteristic of a group, social class, or individual - a critique of bourgeois ideology for example Visionary speculation, esp. of an unrealistic or idealistic nature The science of ideas; the study of their origin and nature 1) Fielding, John, Harding Craig, Meston, John, otd; Perspectives on Ideology: Oxford 2009 DEFINITIONS OF IDEOLOGY

A system of ideas and ideals, esp. one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy - the ideology of communism IDEOLOGY

All people have beliefs. But not all people have the same beliefs. Where do your beliefs come from? They come from your experience of life. Throughout your life you will be exposed to countless ideas – religious, scientific, political, and cultural. Some of these ideas are accepted while others are rejected. Those ideas you accept eventually form a clear set of beliefs and values which is important to you because they guide your decision making they provide you with ideals and goals they order your activities they give meaning to your life BELIEFS

We will study belief systems from all over the world. However first we will look at the local belief system of the Dene The Dene Laws How can we apply these laws to our own belief system in Social Studies 30? Circle of Citizenship DENE BELIEFS

a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution LIBERALISM

Conservatism ("to preserve") is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports minimal and gradual change in society. CONSERVATISM

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it The theory and practice of the ownership of land and the means of production by the people or the state COLLECTIVISM

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control INDIVIDUALISM

Left-Wing or Right-Wing politics or the Left- Right political spectrum is a one dimensional spectrum used to classify political parties, political positions, or political ideologies. LEFT WING VS. RIGHT WING

A brief way to describe the difference would be to say that left wingers believe the country is more important than the individual, and right wingers believe that the individual is more important than the country. LEFT WING VS. RIGHT WING

Left wingers believe that governments are a force for social justice and change, and so should intervene in individual’s lives to ensure social justice is achieved. LEFT WING

Right wingers believe that governments are big and unwieldy and so should not interfere with people’s lives at all. They believe that government interference contravenes an individual’s right to liberty. RIGHT WING

Left wingers believe in substantial equality. They argue that not every individual is the same and so government policy should be aimed to create substantial rather than just formal equality. Examples of left wing substantial equality include affirmative action and social and cultural rights. LEFT WING

Right wingers believe in formal equality. They believe that everyone should be treated equally under the law and should be treated equally by government. Examples of right wing formal equality include equal pay for equal work and civil and political rights. RIGHT WING

Be aware that many people’s political beliefs are on a continuum between left and right. LEFT WING VS. RIGHT WING

EXAMPLES OF RIGHT WING AND LEFT WING

POLITICAL PARTIES IN CANADA

HOUSE OF COMMONS IN CANADA PARTY STANDINGS 41st Parliament Province / TerritoryC.P.C.N.D.P.Lib.B.Q.B.Q.*GreenGreen*Ind.VacantTotal Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador124 7 Northwest Territories 1 1 Nova Scotia Nunavut1 1 Ontario Prince Edward Island1 3 4 Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon1 1 TOTAL

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