Visual Vocab Assignment
- 2. IdeologySarah EhrA group of ideas that reflect the beliefs and values of a group or individualExample: A common source of many ideologies in the world is their religious beliefshttp://www.xaviermissionaries.org/M_Life/NewsArchive/AsiaNews/JP_ShintoChristianity.htm
- 3. IndividualismA system of beliefs that place importance on the rights of the individual, and self reliance, above the groupExample: Police need a warrant to search property without just cause, because people have a right to privacy in our individualist societyhttp://www.innoventum.com/
- 4. CollectivismA system of beliefs placing importance on the needs of the group over the rights of the individualExample: When individuals are put in prison to protect society, even though in Canada people have the right to freedom this supports a collectivist belief about protecting the majority.http://www.zencollegelife.com/the-art-of-unique-conformity/
- 5. LiberalismA system of beliefs regarding politics that favors individual freedom, progress and reform.Example: USA highly values liberty after the revolution from Britainhttp://www.ecrportugal.com/Places-to-Visit.html
- 6. Self InterestTaking advantage of opportunities for oneself by oneselfExample: In Cambodia supposedly those who work hard succeed while those who do not live in poverty because of self interestwww.cosmologer.blogspot.com
- 7. CompetitionTwo or more groups struggling for a resourceExample: Two oil companies competing for an area of landwww.getfrank.co.nz
- 8. FreedomPolitical – Absence of interference by a sovereignEconomic – Absence of interference when producing, trading or consuming goodsExample: In Canada we are able to have access to both types of freedomhttp://www.corbisimages.com/content/thehumantouch/#/slide/31
- 9. Rule of LawNo one person is above the law, all must obey itExample: Even Canada’s national leaders can be arrested when they break the rule of lawwww.faith4god.com
- 10. Private PropertyAll resources and assets are owned by individuals and the government has no control over it.Example: When oil is found, it belongs to the owner of the land because it is their private propertyhttp://www.hooksigns.com/catalog/item/5393555/5354942.htm
- 11. Collective ResponsibilityEach person has some responsibility for the good of all within their group, and the actions of all within their groupExample: When soldiers go overseas, they represent our country so they need to behave well due to the citizens back home having collective responsibility for their actionswww.onwardjames.blogspot.com
- 12. Collective InterestAny activity, service etc. that satisfies a concern of the group, improves it in some way, or promotes itExample: The legal system satisfies the collective interest concerns of everyone in Canadahttp://online.ccj.pdx.edu/
- 13. CooperationOrderly sharing of something beneficial for everyone involvedExample: During WWII the allies cooperated in order to accomplish a goal.http://www.corbisimages.com/content/thehumantouch/#/slide/20
- 14. Economic EqualityAll members in society have equal opportunity to all resources in the economyExample: When oil is found, all citizens get a share of the profits because they are all economically equalhttp://www.the40yearplan.com/article_111907_oil_rigs.php
- 15. Collective NormsThe typical behavior expected of a groupExample: Profiling based on what group you belong to has become common because of the collective norms expectedhttp://www.therightperspective.org/2009/07/24/the-racial-profiling-lie/
- 16. Public PropertyResources and assets are owned and managed by the government so “all may benefit”Example: In Communism, the government owns everything, all property is public,and redistributes it among the people evenlyhttp://www.minstrelrecording.com/clients.htm
- 17. BeliefAn idea about any part of life that one accepts and embracesExample: The belief in religion is a common one throughout the worldhttp://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/chm/events/shaw2009/events/religionandsexualhealth/
- 18. ValueA belief that one has deep emotional attachment to and it influences their behaviorExample: I value my friends and family, and so I behave in ways where I can keep or protect themhttp://www.corbisimages.com/content/thehumantouch/#/slide/9
- 19. Individual IdentityThe set of characteristics that an individual exhibits which defines who they areExample: I have characteristics, such as always doing whatever favors are asked of me, that I am known for and make up my individual identity.http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustration-4195149-snowflakes-worn.php
- 20. Collective IdentityThe set of characteristics that are exhibited by a group that set them apart from othersExample: Languages and how groups communicate set them apart from others, and become their collective identity. Such as Canadians and “Eh?”http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/business/business-symbols-metaphors/6567333-paper-man-chain.php?id=6567333