REM 100 Concepts Post Midterm

Dominant Social Paradigm def

most widely held set of beliefs, values and ideals that guide thinking about society, governance and role of individuals

List a few aspects of the DSP of Western Societies

democracy, acceptance of regulated capitalism, individualism, economic growth, notion of progress, faith in science and technology, domination of environment

Institution def and give an example

accepted rules, norms and strategies adopted by individuals, ex the CAN constitution and CAN political system

Organization def and example

an organized entity/body of people with a purpose, ex the Senate and House of Commons, purpose - govern CAN by making laws and deciding how taxes should be spent

Dominant Environmental Philosophies

Domination, stewardship, conservation, deep ecology, indigenous perspective