Friend in a college Social Work program has to write about "using multiple forms of power to fight globalization."

[yllus]

She's probably just going to grit her teeth and write the little bit of propaganda they're looking for, but it's amusing that they're so upfront about their political bias.

Am I ever glad I was more insulated to that crap by being in a science program.

 

[timswim78]

Originally posted by: yllus


Am I ever glad I was more insulated to that crap by being in a science program.

Yea, it would be horrible to have to think about things that you might not agree with or might not think about on your own. Especially anything having to do with the economy, justice, or anything else that matters to lots of people.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: timswim78

Originally posted by: yllus


Am I ever glad I was more insulated to that crap by being in a science program.

Yea, it would be horrible to have to think about things that you might not agree with or might not think about on your own. Especially anything having to do with the economy, justice, or anything else that matters to lots of people.

Well, on the other hand this might make people think about point of views they may have not considered. Also, being able to argue on either side tells you that the person knows about both sides of the issue.

I know many people that can take either side of a debate and hold the stronger position once they're finished simply because they're knowledgeable on both sides and can argue either.

 

[timswim78]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: timswim78

Originally posted by: yllus


Am I ever glad I was more insulated to that crap by being in a science program.

Yea, it would be horrible to have to think about things that you might not agree with or might not think about on your own. Especially anything having to do with the economy, justice, or anything else that matters to lots of people.

Well, on the other hand this might make people think about point of views they may have not considered. Also, being able to argue on either side tells you that the person knows about both sides of the issue.

I know many people that can take either side of a debate and hold the stronger position once they're finished simply because they're knowledgeable on both sides and can argue either.

Agreed. The topic of the paper should be something more like, "Globalism: Good or Bad? Discuss and back up your statements."

However, my comment was more directed at his insulation statement. Regardless of whehter or not we agree with something, it is good to have our thoughts challenged. It helps you to realize the strengths or weaknesses of your own opinions.

 

[yllus]

Originally posted by: timswim78

Originally posted by: yllus
Am I ever glad I was more insulated to that crap by being in a science program.

Yea, it would be horrible to have to think about things that you might not agree with or might not think about on your own. Especially anything having to do with the economy, justice, or anything else that matters to lots of people.

*chuckles* Any college worth a dime mandates the inclusion of liberal arts in all disciplines. I myself took sociology, politics, and history instead of more drier economics or psych courses in order to enlarge my range of thinking a little. But that's not the point.

It's one thing to bring up a topic for written debate: "Globalization: Where do you stand?" A far more useful, challenging and unbiased way of encouraging students to research and come up with their own stance on the issue, instead of force-feeding them crap.

 

[alm4rr]

Originally posted by: yllus

Originally posted by: timswim78

Originally posted by: yllus
Am I ever glad I was more insulated to that crap by being in a science program.

Yea, it would be horrible to have to think about things that you might not agree with or might not think about on your own. Especially anything having to do with the economy, justice, or anything else that matters to lots of people.

*chuckles* Any college worth a dime mandates the inclusion of liberal arts in all disciplines. I myself took sociology, politics, and history instead of more drier economics or psych courses in order to enlarge my range of thinking a little. But that's not the point.

It's one thing to bring up a topic for written debate: "Globalization: Where do you stand?" A far more useful, challenging and unbiased way of encouraging students to research and come up with their own stance on the issue, instead of force-feeding them crap.

I disagree. It is more challenging to come up with a solid academic paper (not regurgitating propaganda (that would be a crappy academic department)) from a distinct perspective, esp. if different from one's own. It is not just an exercise in research and writing, but of persuasion, too.

Papers based on "what do you think" often lend little to research, less confrontation of ideas, promotes generally held views, and less learning.

 

[EatSpam]

Originally posted by: timswim78

Originally posted by: yllus


Am I ever glad I was more insulated to that crap by being in a science program.

Yea, it would be horrible to have to think about things that you might not agree with or might not think about on your own. Especially anything having to do with the economy, justice, or anything else that matters to lots of people.

Seriously! How dare her professor expose her to such horrible conflicting views. She will be traumatized for life! Get her to a Cato Institute seminar, stat!

 

[nageov3t]

I had to write a paper about James Joyce once.

did I enjoy it? of course not.

but did I accuse my professors of being IRA commies? of course not.

 

[PHiuR]

what's so bad about the paper?
I think it would be a learning experience to write a paper on that topic.

 

[nageov3t]

how is it even propoganda.

people fight globalization with multiple methodes. writing about these people doesn't mean agreeing with what they do. what's the point of college if not debating things like this?

 

[Zenmervolt]

It's quite easy to write that paper, within the requirements of the assignment, and take the positive view of globalization. I had a business ethics class in college where we read "Fast Food Nation" and were expected to agree with it. When the time came for the paper on the "plight" of the low-income worker and the "evils" caused by large corporations I took the opposing view and essentially tore the book to shreds. Paper came back with an "A" from a very confused professor.

ZV

 

[Legendary]

Most respectable institutions will allow a contrary view to the topic at hand if one can support it as well as they expected the original topic to be supported.

 

[mercanucaribe]

It's a Social Work program, not a sociology or geography program. It may not be their concern whether Globalism is good or bad, but helping people IS. In a lot of cases, not all, globalization has been bad for everyone but the multinational corporations. Remember that Globalization started with European colonialism.

 

[ElFenix]

shouldn't social workers be writing papers on how to keep young kids from broken homes off the streets?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
It's a Social Work program, not a sociology or geography program. It may not be their concern whether Globalism is good or bad, but helping people IS. In a lot of cases, not all, globalization has been bad for everyone but the multinational corporations. Remember that Globalization started with European colonialism.

because lower prices for me and jobs for others is a bad thing