Sometimes you choose where you belong: cliques, or clubs; sometimes you
belong because of a trait, attribute or belief you share with others-
family, race, ethnicity, religion, class.
Community can form as a consequence of commonly held beliefs, shared
vision, or it can emerge in opposition to others’ beliefs, dreams or
visions.
Think of one community or group to which you belong.
In 1-2 pages (no less than one page, no more than two pages), write an essay that answers the following two questions:
· What sort of “rules” or “expectations” does your community or group
impose on its members? (These rules may be explicit or implicit, spoken
or unspoken.)
· What purpose do the rules serve?
World Civ Assignment: Write a short (one page) manifesto about either capitalism or
communism. Explain what communism/capitalism is, and then argue
persuasively why your system is best. Imagine that you are addressing
a group of townspeople during the Indutrial Revolution, and try to
convince them that your proposal would result in a better life for
them. Make your arguments articulate, factually accurate and
enthusiastic!
One day as Manjusri stood outside the gate, the Buddha called to him, "Manjusri, Manjusri, why do you not enter?" Manjusri replied, "I do not see myself as outside. Why enter?"
