Can you help me compare and contrast liberal vs. conservative ideologies. Also, I need to provide a social and political example argument for each.
I'm assuming you mean in the United States, right?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism_in_the_United_States
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberalism_in_the_United_States
Read, read, read. Take good notes, using a separate page for each ideology.
Here are some ideas about how to organize your ideas and write up your thoughts:
Whenever you are writing a comparison/contrast paper (paragraph, essay, research paper), you need to plan it out very carefully on paper first.
Try this:
1. Write all the notes and information about one of your topics on one page.
2. Write all the notes and information about the other topic on another page.
3. Then put them together in this order:
1. Intro
2. All about topic A
~~~2A. detail 1
~~~2B. detail 2
~~~2C. detail 3
~~~2D. detail 4
~~~2E. detail 5
3. All about topic B
~~~3A. detail 1
~~~3B. detail 2
~~~3C. detail 3
~~~3D. detail 4
~~~3E. detail 5
4. Concl.
The number of details for each topic will vary depending on your main points. I would include comparisons (how they are similar) in the introduction and conclusion, but sections 2 and 3 and all those details will be stating and explaining how they are different.
There are two recognized patterns for writing comparison/contrast papers. One is casually referred to as "zig-zag,” but can be very confusing for the reader if you don’t use transitions effectively. The other is topic-by-topic (which is what I've outlined above) and is much easier for the reader to follow.
See http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/comparcontrast.html for further help with comparison/contrast writing.
Once you have organized your information, please re-post if you’d like feedback from someone here.
PS -- Don't forget to check out all the links and references at the bottom of each Wikipedia page. Those are often just FILLED with good information.
Of course! Comparing and contrasting liberal and conservative ideologies involves understanding their core principles and values. Keep in mind that these ideologies are diverse and can vary across different countries and contexts. Here's an explanation of the key differences, along with social and political example arguments for each:
Liberalism:
1. Core Principles: Individual freedom, equality, social justice, and government intervention to address social and economic inequalities.
2. Social Example Argument: For instance, a liberal might argue for the legalization of same-sex marriage, highlighting the importance of individual freedom, equality, and the right to marry whomever one chooses.
3. Political Example Argument: A liberal might advocate for increasing the minimum wage to ensure fair pay and reduce income inequality. They may argue that it's the government's responsibility to intervene and protect workers' rights and well-being.
Conservatism:
1. Core Principles: Limited government intervention, personal responsibility, tradition, and the preservation of social institutions and values.
2. Social Example Argument: For example, a conservative might argue against the legalization of recreational marijuana, citing the importance of preserving traditional values and norms, along with concerns about potential negative societal impacts.
3. Political Example Argument: A conservative might oppose stricter gun control laws, emphasizing the importance of individual rights and liberties protected by the Second Amendment, and arguing that limiting gun ownership would infringe upon personal freedoms and self-defense.
It's important to note that these examples and arguments represent broad generalizations and not every liberal or conservative may hold these exact views. Understanding the nuances and complexities within each ideology requires further exploration and studying different perspectives within them.