• What is social criticism?
• What societal issues concern us?
• What is the purpose of social criticism?
• What is conformity?. What is nonconformity? What is meant by “The status quo”? What is rebellion? Do different people define these differently? Are they manifested differently in different societies?
• What is the role of the state in Canada ? What is the role of the individual or groups within the state?
• How should the state treat its citizens? Is this the same in every country?
• What is the relationship between the individual and the state in Canada ? In other countries?
• What are the shortcomings of Canadian society? How can we, as citizens, address them?
• Why do some individuals or groups challenge the system while others abide with it? What is political protest? How does Canadian society treat nonconformity? Rebellion? Is rebellion risky in Canada as compared to other countries? Why or why not?
• How does Canadian society respond to challenges?
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