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Utopia
Imagine that you are in a position to create a society from scratch.
You (and your partner, if you choose) must attempt to form a culture
that is free from the troubles of current society. You must first identify
what you believe to be wrong with the world today; then you must
attempt to correct those problems.
Each numbered section of this assignment should be about a
paragraph long—5-7 sentences. We will have about two weeks to work
on this assignment, so work hard and put plenty of thought and effort
into your responses.
2) Name your society. Your name should reflect the ideals and values
of your utopia.
8) Flag: You have a name, slogan, and animal for your society;
combine all three and decide what your flag would look like. Refer
to the flags of other countries and states for inspiration. What colors
would represent your country and why? What would be on your
flag? (include a completed version of your flag, using colored paper)
Choose two of the following societal elements to include in your utopia. Give
as much detail about your society as you can. Answer ALL questions as fully
as possible, each answer should be AT LEAST one paragraph.
1. Economics, Work & Leisure – What systems will be in place for the
production and distribution of goods and services? What form of
currency will you use? How is wealth distributed? Will your economy be
independent or reliant on the rest of the world? Who will do the work?
What does a day in the life of one of your inhabitants look like?
3. Religion – What role will religion play in your utopia? What freedoms
or restrictions will you place on religious practices? Will you have a
mandated religion or freedom to choose?
5. Law & Order – What sort of system (or systems) will be needed to
deal with those who break rules or those who harm others? How will
you address conflict resolution? How will you enforce the rules of your
society?