PPT-Citizens, Society, and the State

AP Comparative government Social Cleavages Religion ethnic groups race social and economic classes all interact with the political system and have a tremendous impact on policy making These divisions are refereed to as . AP Comparative government. Nationality. There are many societal cleavages that greatly impact . policymaking. These cleavages include:. Nationality. , religion, social class, and rural v. urban . divisions. AP Comparative Government. Society. While Iranians have had little experience with democracy, they have a thriving civil society. Sharia . sets . strict rules for behavior, but individuals still . have . Plan for Today:. Comparing definitions of civil society, pros and cons.. Outlining contended roles of civil society in democratization.. Debating structure of civil society necessary to promote democracy.. Introduction to . The Handmaid’s Tale. Agenda. New Class Rules. Journal. Activity Reflection. Anticipation Guide. Notes: Dystopian Literature. DEAR. By the end of class, you will be able to explain the characteristics of Dystopian Literature. . Dystopia. Dys. = bad. Topia. . = place. What’s the opposite of a . dystopia. ?. Dystopia. In literature, a dystopia is a futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control. Dystopias, through an exaggerated worst-case scenario, make a . Literature. What is a utopia?. The prefix . u-. . means “no” or “not”. The suffix . -. topia. . means “place”. A utopia is a society with ideal perfection in laws, government, and social living conditions.. What is a Dystopian Society?. A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through totalitarian control. . What is a Dystopian Society?. “I was in civil society long before I was ever in politics or my husband was ever even elected president.” – . Hillary Clinton (American politician). Social Cleavages. Definition. Categories of identity that create divisions between groups in a society. The Plot Diagram. The plot diagram is a tool that is commonly used to place a story into the order in which it is presented.. The beginning of the plot diagram includes what is know as the exposition. In the exposition, or the introduction, the reader is introduced to characters in the story, the setting of the story, as well as the overall idea of the characters’ problems in the story.. . A place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions. . Characteristics of a Utopian Society . • . Information, independent thought, and freedom are promoted. . Turn to the “Notes” Section of your binder/notebook.. Utopia. Definition. •Information, independent thought, and freedom are promoted.. •A figurehead or concept brings the citizens of the society together, but not treated as singular.. . About 715 B.C., Sparta conquered a neighboring area to gain land. This conquest changed Sparta. The Spartans forced the defeated people to become slaves called helots. They worked mostly on farms and had to give the Spartans half their crops. The helots rebelled many times. Although they greatly outnumbered the Spartans and fought hard, the Spartans put down the revolts. Fear of these revolts led Sparta to become a state that focused on everything building a strong army. . “I was in civil society long before I was ever in politics or my husband was ever even elected president.” – . Hillary Clinton (American politician). Social Cleavages. Definition. Categories of identity that create divisions between groups in a society. Citizens Can Help. Helping others is part of being a good citizen. . What are some ways you can practice good citizenship?. -speak up to make things more fair. -obey laws or help change them to make them better.