| A. Education of citizens is an important aspect in most civilizations. How will this Utopia respond to the following issues: 1. Who will have access to education and how will they access it? 2. What will be taught and how will it be taught? 3. What is the value placed on the role of Educators? B. How will this Utopia address the following issues regarding religion? i. State sanctioned religion (one official religion) vs. multiple religious traditions ii. If a state sanctioned religion, what level of observance will be required? What will enforcement procedures entail? iii. Observance of eastern and western religions as they currently exist vs. the creation of a new religion or many new religions? C. Arts and Entertainment: Most great societies encourage the flourishing of the full range of human talents. (Note: do not address censorship in this section; see the Government section) How will this Utopia accommodate the following activities: 1. Literature (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, etc.) 2. Fine arts (painting, sculpture, drawing, acting, dance, etc.) 3. Music (instrumental - classic, instrumental - contemporary, vocal, etc.) 4. Film (documentary, animation, fiction, etc.) 5. Sports 6. Value placed on the role of Artists and Athletes D. Food: Will this Utopia have a national dish? What will be the prevailing cultural attitude toward food? (For example, necessary evil or daily joy?) E. How has your Utopia dealt with the following isues of social customs: 1. New vs. Old Holidays 2. Social Classes (Are different groups of people viewed differently?) 3. Notoriety, Celebrity, and Respect 4. Life goals, Hopes, and Dreams F. How are families structured in your Utopia? (Is there a concept of marriage? How do children interact with their elders?) G. How do men and women relate to one another? |
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III. Imarian's Culture, Social Customs, and Family Structure |