CRM 2308 Lecture Notes - Individual And Group Rights, Political Philosophy, Paternalism
21 Apr 2014
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Political culture: fundamental values, beliefs, and orientation held within a political community. Subcultures: variations within national culture i. e. gender, culture. Any grouping that has a coherent perspective that differs from the whole. When a new society forms, it takes a piece of the society it came from. Political roots of canada stem from england: formative events: One crucial event in the society"s history forms the political system: post-materialist: Attempt by current theorist to explain how people are now. People are not only driven by capitalism. People are more interested in the environment, not as much about work anymore. Those who are raised in the context of affluence are less likely to be attached to material goods. Ideologies: set of ideas, values, and beliefs, based on assumptions about human nature, generalizations, blurred lines. Democracy: citizen participation, elected representatives, human rights & freedoms, accountability.
