Private vs Public Schools

 

The use of private vs public schools is controversial. There are pros and cons in either case but which is better if you had to choose to design a system of education. Who wins/loses in either case? Take a position on what kind of school system should be promoted and why. Remember to link ideology you’ve studied (economics and politics) in your argument. You can find video links to the information you need here and another one here for video and this article for a discussion on the effectiveness of private (charter) vs public schools. Remember to add two of your own links to support your position on this subject.

The Shock Doctrine - Naomi Klein

Noami Klein believes that the shock doctrine is advocated as a means to disrupt societies and put in policies that are against the will of the people. Describe how this is done according to the video. Given what we've studied in class what parallels can you see between what you viewed in the video and in today's society. Take a position on the video and if you support it, describe why you do and if not, also describe why you do don't. You can find the video here but you can look up Klein on a good search for more information if needed.

Indigenous Issues and Contributions to Canadian Nationalism

 Indigenous Issues Blog Response



How does Indigenous issues impact Canadian nationalism? Why should all Canadians care about the issues facing indigenous people’s? What values have indigenous culture added to our understanding of ourselves as a country?  How can we use our knowledge of past historical actions with the indigenous people to push our country forward?  In the video attached to this article, PM Harper apologies for the residential school system. Do his words have meaning in our understanding of struggles faced by our indigenous peoples?

Ask yourself these questions after your above research.  How have the Indigenous People aided in the development of Canadian Nationalism. Has Canada provided enough retribution and incentive for indigenous people to keep moving forward in the future?

Start your research buy clicking here.

Is privatization a positive step for society?

 We live in a capitalist society and as such we rejoice in the freedom of the market place. The standard argument of greater efficiency and lower taxes in the bait used to convince people that privatization is in their interest; or is it? Professor Reich argues that their are 5 reasons to privatize. Evaluate the rationale provided and ask yourself if it holds true or not. You can find his video here.  For more information, Professor Chomsky, a world renowned intellect adds his reasoning to whether or not privatization is a natural phenomenon of capitalism or if it makes capitalism less appealing for the common good and his video can be found here.  Take a position on privatization and support your thesis using course activity and link/s you have found.