How do you perceive the world around you?
Do you believe people are inherently good and care about their fellow human beings or that most people have a darker, selfish side that is kept in check only by rules and laws?
Do you think people should be responsible for their own well-being or should society take responsibility for the care of the individuals that make it up?
Where do you fit in? What is your role as an individual within society?
Why do you believe what you do? How much have your beliefs been shaped by those of others and to what extent do they guide your interactions with other members of society?
These questions all touch upon who you believe you are, what you value in life, and your attitudes toward the society you live in. In short, they are questions of identity and ideology. In this unit, you will begin to explore these questions in greater detail. Ultimately, you will finish the unit with a better sense of the relationship between your own identity and ideology. As well, you will have acquired an understanding of the various degrees to which ideology can impact individual and group identity. You will be well prepared to answer the unit question, “To what extent should ideology be the foundation of identity?” and you will have taken an important step on the road to determine the extent to which we should embrace an ideology, the fundamental issue of this course.
In this unit, students will :
To cover the outcomes, there will be 5 main lessons.
| Lesson | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exploring Identity |
| 2 | Exploring Beliefs and Values |
| 3 | Factors that Influence Beliefs and Values |
| 4 | Understanding Ideology |
| 5 | Individualism and Collectivism |
Graded work includes three discussions, a unit quiz, and an assignment. Graded work will appear on its own content page so you can clearly identify what to turn in and where. Due dates can be found in the course Checklist. If ever you cannot meet a course due date, let your teacher know through private discussions.