Entries by Daphne Hanson

How can organizations demonstrate social responsibility and global consciousness? Do you believe this is important? Why or why not?

How can organizations demonstrate social responsibility and global consciousness? Do you believe this is important? Why or why not? What is 1 specific challenge and 1 specific benefit of both technology and social media related to social movements and change in the 21st century? What are at least 2 ways your workplace can become more […]

Authoritarianism as a cure for factions

What does Madison mean when he says using authoritarianism as a cure for factions is worse than the disease? Can you think of societies that rely on authoritarianism as the solution? What happens to public expression there? How does the Constitution prevent that same sort of authoritarianism from happening here? There are four methods of […]

Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor

The Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor was held via “Ranked Choice Voting” (RCV) for the first time. San Francisco has been using RCV since 2002. For this week’s discussion, I want you to take a closer look at Ranked Choice Voting. After getting familiar with the system, imagine there is an upcoming ballot […]

Civic problem within local community

Identify a civic problem within  local community. It can be an environmental issue, safety concern, housing problem, etc. It is completely up to you which issue you choose. Write at least two paragraphs describing the issue, why it is a problem, and why you chose it. Make sure to read the entire project description and […]

Gender stereotypes transcend party

Do gender stereotypes transcend party (Sanbonmatsu and Dolan)? Explain.  What are the differences between parties? Information advocacy organizations play a more significant role when women’s power as insiders is limited. How would you characterize the political climate for women today? Can presidents advance gender equality? If so, what is their most powerful tool in this […]

Climate change and the economic system

The purpose of this assignment is for you to provide a close, careful reading of Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis’s 2015 film, This Changes Everything, and to connect the film to the readings, ideas, and themes of INH302.  The film documents the crisis of climate change and the economic system that produced it. In your […]