Entries by Daphne Hanson

Cognitive dissonance Reflection

Cognitive dissonance Reflection For this assignment, illustrate or describe a time when you experienced cognitive dissonance and what technique you used to reduce that dissonance. You may choose to describe/illustrate a real-life situation involving you or someone you know, or you may also describe/illustrate the situation (instructions below). Following your description, respond to the following […]

Briefly compare and contrast the five interrelated dimensions of traditional and alternative paradigms

Briefly compare and contrast the five interrelated dimensions of traditional and alternative paradigms  Traditional Paradigm Dimensions Positivistic/scientific/objective/quantitative Masculinity Whiteness Separate/competitive Privilege  Alternative Paradigm Dimensions Interpretive/intuitive/subjective/qualitative Feminism and queer theory Diversity Interconnected/collaborative Oppressions    

Conservatism and Liberalism

Conservatism and Liberalism are ideologies that have evolved greatly since our nation’s founding. Their evolution is the basis of much of what we see in today’s politics. How do these ideologies shape today’s politics? Consider recent policies put into place that reflect these ideologies, and their impact on society. Your response should include information on […]

Elements of the American political culture

Identify the five main values/elements of the American political culture. Explain the meaning of each value. Show how these values shape our laws and influence our political and economic behavior. What are the main sources of these values, i.e. where do these values come from? Identify the major influences that have led to America’s distinctive […]

Types of party systems

Describe the different types of party systems as described below and then compare the party systems in Russia and China. Reading: “Party Systems” from https://www.britannica.com/topic/political-party/Party-systems by Maurice Duverger, Ency. Brit. Party systems may be broken down into three broad categories: two-party, multiparty, and single-party. Such a classification is based not merely on the number of […]