Problem
Even the current dominant ideologies and isms will eventually be replaced by something else. Your task is to craft a new ideology...a new "ism." This ideology cannot be one that already exists though it will, inevitably, contain aspects from various other isms. Your task is to essentially answer the following:
What will the next ideology be?
You are attempting to predict the future (and perhaps even to shape it). You will be forced to confront political, social, and other controversial topics. It's important to keep an open mind, value all perspectives, and be willing to compromise for the sake of the assignment. Also, understand that you don't necessarily have to agree with all or any of the ideology presented. This should be the ideology that you think will drive future humanity-not necessarily the one that you want it to be (though we hope you can find a way to make those that same things).
I am at a complete loss for this project. Any ideas and brief information to get me started would be greatly appreciated!
Project requirements are below.
A. Name
a. What is the name of your ideology? Why did you choose that name?
i. Consider how people will react and how it will impact people's behavior
B. Symbol
a. Give your ideology a "logo." Look to others for inspiration (Communism, Anarchism, Capitalism - $, Religions, etc.)
b. Why did you choose this symbol? What is its significance?
C. Society
a. How is society structured under this ideology?
b. Power
i. What is the basis for power?
ii. Who has the power and why?
iii. How do shifts in power take place (if so)?
iv.
D. Economy
a. How are good and services produced and distributed under your ideology?
E. Hegemonic Processes
a. How is this ideology spread, perpetuated, and enforced? (be specific)
b. Explain the hegemonic process in detail
i. Who is doing the "socializing"?
ii. What institutions are the most important in this process?