VISUAL VOCABULARY

Julie McMurray

IDEOLOGY Ideas and principles that are based on beliefs of

society and human nature which explain your thoughts of the world.

Ex. A protestor thinks all animals should have rights and that’s is her thoughts of society that she would like to share with everyone.

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INDIVIDUALISM Individualism means that the people look after

themselves and government is not as involved in their lives.

Ex. They would have to pay for medical issues themselves rather then the government paying.

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COLLECTIVISM The people as a group is more important then the

individual. People should be equal to each other. Ex. Everyone pays taxes so there is money for public

facilities.

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LIBERALISM As a collective, society would like all people to be

equal and all views should be heard. Ex. In Canada everyone is allowed the same

health care, rich or poor.

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SELF INTEREST Self interest is someone’s personal interest to do

things that they believe will benefit their own lives.

Ex. A person tries very hard to get good marks in high school so they can get accepted into a really good college.

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COMPETITION Competing with others. Competition helps to

motivate people to work harder and do better. Ex. The company GMC trying to sell more cars

then Dodge to be the better company.

http://www.james-rivard.com/James_Rivard_Buick_Pontiac_GMC_Car_Dealership.jpg

FREEDOM Freedom is what democracy is based on. It

allows people to do what they want as long as they do not break the law.

Ex. People all across the world have the freedom of speech.

http://www.personal.psu.edu/sob5167/blogs/psu009/Do-I-Have-Freedom-of Speech.jpg

RULE OF LAW Rule of law is a principle that states every individual

must obey the law. It does not matter who you are the rule of law applies to everyone.

Ex. When murderers or thieves get caught they must go to jail.

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PRIVATE PROPERTY Property such as houses, cars, buildings or land

etc. that is owned by an individual. Ex. When a person owns their home it is their

private property.

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COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY Collective responsibility can mean 2 things.

One is that we all are responsible for each other and we make do things to benefit all of us. The second thing is that we are all responsible for the actions of society.

Ex. When environmental disasters happen we all take part to help out by donating money, food, clothing or other services.

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COLLECTIVE INTEREST Collective interests are beliefs and thoughts

that a certain group of people share with one another.

Ex. People who are of the same religion share the same religious beliefs and thoughts of the world.

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CO-OPERATION Co-operation means being able to work together

by team work or by collaborating combined thoughts without fighting.

Ex. When western farmers get together and harvest crops for the poor.

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ECONOMIC EQUALITY A principle that states all people should earn

the same amount of money even if one person works harder then someone else.

Ex. Female dentists earn the same amount of money as male dentists.

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COLLECTIVE NORMS Collective norms are normality's that a group of

people share. Its is normal to own these things or have certain behaviors in the certain group

Ex. Most people who live in Canada have food, shelter, and water.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY Anyone can use the property because it is not

owned by an individual, it is owned by a community, state, or province etc.

Ex. A recreational center made for a community to use.

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BELIEF Beliefs are an idea a group or individual has

about something that influences their lives or personality.

Ex. Some people strongly believe in god and it impacts their life decisions.

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VALUE Values are possessions or ideas that are

important to a person in many ways. Values may influence a persons life or behaviors.

Ex. Many people value family and friends.

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INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY Individual identity is who you are as an individual a

part of this identity is your own beliefs and values. Ex. Some people may choose to cut their hair

differently, get a piercing or a tattoo to express identity.

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COLLECTIVE IDENTITY Collective Identity is your identity as a larger

group such as ethnic group, religion, or culture etc.

Ex. People of a different ethnic group like to embrace their culture.

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