Social Controversies In America

As Mark Twain said "They swarm with their party, they feel with their party, they are happy in their party's approval; and where the party leads they will follow, whether for right and honor, or through blood and dirt and a much of mutilated morals." They base everything on corn pone opinions, they pretend to like or want something that they don't really believe in, because they need the public and their party support. Most Politicians will follow their party believes even if they go against their own morals. Our government wants to feel powerful, in control; even if in the progress they lose themselves and become a creation of society's corn pone

The United States of America is a fast paced and resourceful country; the issues are constantly changing as the opinions of political officials and the people change. I believe that the current main three issues in the United States are the economy, the constant threat of terrorism, and corruption in politics. I would advise a candidate to draw attention to the 17 trillion dollar debt, and emphasize its looming relevance over our country. The United States cannot be entirely free if we are indebted to multiple countries. Paying down the debt will not necessarily be favorable with most US citizens since one of the only ways to pay back such a large amount is to raise taxes. Additionally, it would be unwise of a candidate to state that their intentions are to

When speaking of politicians we have to look at the local and federal officials. We are living in a world today as to where other countries have lost assurance in our federal government. It’s evident that we now live in a world of chaos faced with a lot of different controversial issues. A vast part of this reason is due to decisions made by our politicians. A typical example is the inadequacy of health care this has been a huge controversial topic that affects millions of people. Children and adults lack in health care while many families struggle to earn a living and America’s families are being denied the chance to achieve the American Dream. The Bible teaches us to respect our parents, the elderly and those placed in authority. Therefore

In 1997, NYU law professor Annette Gordon-Reed undertook the duties of a historian without abandoning her legal background. An American Controversy examines two relationships: The alleged one between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, and, more importantly, that between Jeffersonian historians and this potential stain on the legacy of the third President. At the time the book was written, the consensus among historians was that this alleged liaison between master and slave was nothing more than a myth. Reed's work attacks the journey to this consensus as much as it does the consensus itself, building up the argument for the affair's existence and ruthlessly attacking the ways in which and reasons why the possibility of the affair

According to Kathleen M. Hogan of the University of Virginia, the historical yearning for some type of American utopia

The Progressive Era was marked by economic, political, and social reforms around the country. Frightened by the state of deterioration which consumed American politics and society, these so-called progressives rallied for the cleansing of America. Progressives campaigned for a variety of difficult issues, but they all revolved around one central idea: a stronger, more active federal government was needed to right many of the economic, political, and social wrongs. However, Americans have always viewed a central government as the enemy of liberty and equality. The fear was that a strong federal government could easily abuse its power and place itself in a position of tyranny.

Stop and frisk. One of the most controversial issues of today's society. This dates back all the way to 1967 with the case Terry v Ohio. In this case, an officer by the name of Martin Mcfadden, patrolling his surrounding area, noticed two African American men acting “suspiciously” in front of a store on a street corner at 1276 Euclid Avenue. Mcfadden described the men to be alternately walking back and forth and conversing while taking breaks in between. He also stated that the two men later met up with another African American male one block over and soon after, rejoined him in front of the store once more.Officer Mcfadden believed he was witnessing what seemed to be a “stick up”; nuisances “casing a job”. Mcfadden stated he feared not only

As Ronald Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help” (Erb, 2011). This quote has recently given many people a negative depiction towards the government, due to election season. Along with this negative depiction towards the government are topics that pose issues to society. The most common talked about topics between Donald Trump (Republican) and Hillary Clinton (Democrat) are often referred to as the “hot button issues.” Some of the discussions this election season have been about social groups and organizations, race and ethnicity, social stratification and the distribution of wealth, and lastly, gender and sexuality.

Utopia- good place, or in other words, no place. Thomas More, in his work Utopia, describes a nation in a parallel universe free from greed, pride, immorality, poverty, and crime; told as a narrative of a well-traveled explorer Hythloday to Moore himself, Hythloday speaks of a nation founded purely upon rationality, efficiency, and perfect morality. Thomas More’s work is no political or social theory, but rather a social critique and a commentary. In an age experiencing political and social struggle across every aspect of Western civilization along with the flooding of ancient and new ideas, Utopia is More’s way of discovering and exploring man’s and society’s natural structures and tendencies, and expressing his discontent towards them- this is shown in the narrative, as the dialogue of Hythloday and More represent his conflicted view between the ideal and the pragmatic. Acknowledging these flaws, More’s work critiques the utopian society from the perspectives of an imperfect man, but also vice versa.

The connotations of a paradise, or a utopia, are that of a flawless society where its patrons do not pursue nor indulge in the near inherit need for materialistic conquests; however, such is not possible as demonstrated by real life occurrences and the certainty of human expansion. America has pushed past its parameters, seeking more territory within its frontiers as the demand for land rises with its population; it’s because of the exponential growth of mankind that utopias cannot be sought. Varieties of different dispositions cannot be merged, and because of such shows the flaw that human nature has in its design: diversity. Yet America embraces its diversity and advertises itself as a country accepting of all different backgrounds—so one can postulate that maybe America is a

Utopia is Sir Thomas More’s seminal work, depicting a fictitious island and its religious, social, and political customs. Working as an advisor to King Henry VIII, More was aware of the issues of his time such as ridiculous inflation, corruption, wars for little or no purpose, courtly ostentation, the abuse of power by the absolute monarchs, and the maltreatment of the poor. Consequently, More used Utopia to contrast some unique and refreshing political ideas with the chaotic politics of his own country. It is important to note that More did not intend to provide an exact blueprint for a perfect society, rather he merely presents his ideas in the form of a political satire, revealing the evils of his time.

Thomas More, born of a wealthy family in the 16th century, was not only a political figure but also a humanist and a scholar. He studied at Oxford before training to become a lawyer and eventually becoming part of the kings’ council. He is most notorious though not for his work at the court but rather for his writing, more specifically his description of a fictional, highly romanticized society named Utopia. In Utopia, More explored not only a different, but also idealized, vision of society in which households are more stable, people have equal standards of living and opportunities, and men and women are on more equal footings than in the English counterpart of More’s time. By comparing those features of Utopia with the reality of English society in the 16th century, it is obvious that More wrote more than a fantasy piece, but rather set out to imagine a society without the flaws he could identify within his. From the organisation of the household, the political system, the homogeneity of its citizen and the relationship between men and women, More’s Utopia presents an interesting critique of the English society at the time.

Thomas More writes Utopia, the comedic, fictional travel log about a “no place” society to discuss the various religious, political, and social ideals influenced by humanism. A medieval classically trained humanist, Thomas More is also influenced by the late medieval social, political, and religious movements developing from the Plague and the Hundred Years’ War. In Utopia, More illustrates a humanist society by discussing agriculture in the economy, religion and happiness, and the structure of the government which was ultimately influenced by the late medieval ideals.

Utopia, by Sir Thomas More, is a socio-political commentary on the state of 16th century English society. Originally published in 1516, More’s work has divided scholars on his intentions; whether he wanted for readers to seriously consider his ideas as a blueprint for society, or whether Utopia was merely an avenue for satire on his country. By examining how the text is presented, as well as features of Utopian society, including communal property, its absence of sin, and their impracticality in Tudor England, it can be argued that More does not expect readers to conclude that Utopia is the best of commonwealth.

In Sir Thomas More’s Utopia, Thomas More is a man with earnest respect for his fluidity with his flaunts of the public, he lived in the Renaissance era and was a renowned humanist, lawyer and a personal friend of Henry VIII. In the beginning of the book, a letter is sent by More to his friend Peter Giles inquiring about editing and publication of his masterpiece “Utopia”. The first book “Utopia” summarizes a conversation between More and Giles conversing with Hythloday, the man who was enshrouded by the lands of Utopia.