Consensus

It is true that a liberal consensus dominated American political life from the middle of the 1930s through the last years of the 1960s. The beginning of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, could explain the beginning of the liberal consensus. That is due to the growth in anti-communism. It could also be due to the desire for capitalism. The idea that people wouldn’t be homeless or go hungry. Also, if the President claimed that certain programs or actions would help stop…

today, despite there being a scientific consensus that climate change is a proven matter of concern (Wike). Why do such large number of Americans reject the scientific consensus on climate change? There is a widespread misconception that there is a disconnect between scientists on the climate change issue, however the actual disconnect is between the public opinion and the scientific consensus. Is politicization negatively influencing a possible public consensus on climate change? I argue that…

offending anyone. This is where false consensus plays a role in human lives. It triggers our brains and makes us as individuals to overestimate levels, which relates to ones attitudes and behavior. This distend may occur because people are biased in viewing their own positions as normative, or simply…

cultures. When it comes to other perceptions such as the consensus perspective which played a more dominant role in the early 1900's, assumed that individuals both agree on what is right and wrong, as well as how they were implemented into laws and how they were enforced. In the 1950's, a different perception such as the conflict perspective, maintained there was conflict between societal groups with different interests and challenged the consensus approach. Criminology simply focuses on the…

The students at this school have come to a consensus in regards to the necessary change in the dress code that it needs to be implemented in order to appease the growing concerns. Although we are very much aware of the guidelines set forth by this institution we, however, can not disregard the wants of such a high percentage of the student body. These factors in conjunction with the approval of a student committee by our principal have propelled us to take action and bring about reform to this…

In Dan Kahan’s Cultural Cognition of Scientific Consensus, he concludes that cultural cognition, or the “tendency of individuals to form risk perceptions congenial to their values”, shapes individual beliefs on several “high-risk” issues . These issues include climate change, the disposal of nuclear waste, concealed handguns, and more. His biggest source of contention is that society cannot agree on what scientific consensus is, even when there is information available to indicate a majority or…

I enjoyed reading your group consensus write-up, it seems like you have had some good experiences working in group environments. I thought it was extremely smart of you to provide the examples throughout the write-up on your past experiences. I applaud you for being the strength in your home when your husband travels to ensure the needs of the entire family are met. While there will be days of challenges, I encourage you to “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always) (1…

The Consensus verus Conflict Debate's history go all the way back to the Constitution that hold all of the three separate togeter. Thomas Jefferson's statement in the Declaration of Independence he had said "We hold these truths to self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by thieir created with certain inalienale rights, that among these are Life,Libery, and the pursuit of Happiness". I feel for me the most valid model of Justice Administration in the United Ststes…

Why is humility an important characteristic of consensus organizers? Humility is important in consensus organizing because it allows the purpose to be known more. The focus should be on the end goal and not on a person. Having humility in the consensus organizing allows more effort to be put into what matters, the completion of the goal. What competencies do you think you need to be an effective consensus organizer? Why? I think that I would need to be diverse. Even though I am just working…

to Ohmer & DeMasi, 2009, the aim of a consensus organizer is to develop the abilities or the skills of others to effect change. Consequently, the focus of the consensus organizing lies on the current assets and the strengths the communities have. The uniqueness of the community organizing lies on bridging of the relationship with the external associates through the recognition and identification of mutual interest. Apparently, the accomplishment of a consensus organizer is measured by the degree…