Liberal Democrats

Longji Wang 304291956 Discussion 1B “Democratic Empire”: An Inaccurate Description of the United States (1880-1920) Based on the historical evidence from 1880s until the end of the first World War, Franklin’s assertion is inaccurate. Admittedly, the U.S. makes numerous democratic progresses domestically and demonstrates military, economic actions that are similar to what an empire would have done. However, the U.S. does a poor job when it comes to establish the same social orders and make new…

statement to understand, nonetheless. America would not have a purpose if it were not for trying to seduce other countries into its way of thinking. Wilson’s Fourteen Points would eventually go on to creating a nation “committed to the principles of liberal democracy and free enterprise...the values distinguishing the United States itself (Bacevich, 11). Bacevich argues how that same Wilsonian paradigm is still present in our society today. After the catastrophe of September 11, President George…

The triumph of the West is becoming more and more realistic as each year passes and more anti-western governments reform. Citizens in countries yet to adopt liberal democracy hold protests in hope that their government will one day admit defeat to an unabashed victory of economic and social liberalism. In the countries that allowed for liberal…

definition of what he thinks it means to have a liberal arts education aside from all of the book work. A liberal arts education is more than what is taught in the classroom. The Whorf Hypothesis also plays a role when looking at how inclusive speech and a liberal arts education relate to one another. Inclusive speech and the Whorf hypothesis both tie into supporting what a liberal arts education’s goals are. Inclusive language furthers the goals of a liberal arts education because it helps…

Determinants of Stable and Peaceful Democracies: A Comparison of India and Pakistan Once part of the same dominion, India and Pakistan saw diverging political trajectories after partition in August 1947. Save for a period of emergency rule under Indira Gandhi between 1975-77, India is largely depicted as having successfully consolidated a stable and peaceful democracy. In contrast, Pakistan has alternated between military dictatorship and weak democracy characterised by violence. Comparing the…

Essay Question: Why might ethnic diversity pose a challenge to democracy? How might this challenge be overcome so as to produce a stable and sustainable democracy? Support your answer with evidence from two countries. Word Count: 1083 words Democracy is where a state is controlled by a representative government that is voted for by the adult population every few years or so. Ethnic diversity is the “…co-existence of diverse cultures, where culture includes racial, religious or cultural groups”…

I will develop life-lasting relationships with the people that surround me everyday. It will be this networking that will eventually allow me to become an influential person in our society. Since Stanford is one of the best schools that offer a liberal arts education, the relationships I develop will be crucial to my success. History is a true testament to the success and necessity of relationships. Even going back to prehistoric times, we saw how neanderthals were only able to survive and…

and the outcome of all their work. The purpose of me joining several clubs is not only to give, but also to gain connections with alumni, graduating students, and companies or organization we might work with through the club. As part of Spelman’s liberal education it is emphasized that we continue to broaden our worldly perspective outside of the class. We are encouraged to take part in as many study abroad opportunities as we can. Through study abroad opportunities my goal is to…

Inside the Michigan Research Community I. Introduction to MRC and Learning Communities As a large public institution, the University of Michigan can be very overwhelming for some students. However, the University of Michigan does a great job of creating small communities for students with similar backgrounds, identities, or interests. One of the small learning communities at the University of Michigan is the Michigan Research Community, otherwise known as MRC. In MRC, all of the individuals…

many aspects such as why so many students feel the need to further their education, when to focus on the liberal arts in a child 's education, and whether all students have the mental capacity to attend college. He then questions if acquiring a degree is necessary for all jobs and comments on the labels that come with not pursuing a higher education To begin with, Murray suggests that a liberal arts education should be taught to students at a young age and should be the foundation of their…