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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? Everyone, but the government of each section will decide the details of how long it is required and on what grounds you can be suspended from school districts. 2. What will be taught and how will it be taught? Everything that is not religion and race related will be taught, but children do have the right to make religious after school clubs as long as they're not racist. 3. What is the value placed on the role of Educators? They are expected to be treated with respect, but they do not have any "special powers" unless the government decides so. B. How will this Utopia address the following issues regarding religion? i. State sanctioned religion (one official religion) vs. multiple religious traditions All religions are to be practiced if wanted, and none are to be banned unless they are PROVED to hurt citizens. ii. If a state sanctioned religion, what level of observance will be required? What will enforcement procedures entail? No, because all of the founders believed in religious freedom. People can believe in or not believe in what they want. iii. Observance of eastern and western religions as they currently exist vs. the creation of a new religion or many new religions? People are free to create religions as they please, as long as they don't hurt people. 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.) Will be learned in all schools, but not college if the student does not wish to. 2. Fine arts (painting, sculpture, drawing, acting, dance, etc.) Will be taught in elementary school and will all be electives in middle and high school. Also in college. 3. Music (instrumental - classic, instrumental - contemporary, vocal, etc.) All students will be expected to take one form of it in elementary school, and will be an elective in middle and high school. Also in college. 4. Film (documentary, animation, fiction, etc.) An elective in middle, high school, and college. 5. Sports High value placed in participating in sports, and PE required in all schools except for college. 6. Value placed on the role of Artists and Athletes High value; appreciated in society. 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?) No food will be a national dish, but my country takes food from almost all other cultures. E. How has your Utopia dealt with the following issues of social customs: 1. New vs. Old Holidays Religious holidays are celebrated, but not always cause for a day off. All national holidays are worth a day off. 2. Social Classes (Are different groups of people viewed differently?) The social classes are determined by the government types. 3. Notoriety, Celebrity, and Respect All citizens are to be respected, and swearing in public can have up to an $100 fine. 4. Life goals, Hopes, and Dreams Everyone has a different life dream. F. How are families structured in your Utopia? (Is there a concept of marriage? How do children interact with their elders?) All citizens are to be respected not just elders. G. How do men and women relate to one another? They can treat each other as is appropriate for their government, and religion. |
Culture, Social Customs, and Family Structure for Monocomm Democrorepublic |