On social democracy...

When it comes to the topic of politics, most of us would readily agree to stay out of it. Granted, politics are laced entirely in biased opinions and deceit, but it is a pertinent part of our daily lives. Shay , in her blog Social Democracy for the 21st century: A Post Keynesian Perspective, states that one should reap the benefits they have in their nation's political affairs. Her own homeland of Keynes is devasted by an extremely corrupt political system. She says, " While the paper is clearly an important contribution, and is a useful study worth reading, it is not by any means an attempt to gauge the success of a modern Keynesian system of macroeconomic management, full employment, and effective financial sector regulation". What she means by this is that her country is in desperate need of a social revolution--a revolution that instills democracy into her homeland.

 

On history...

Ever wonder how the world functioned eons ago? Whether ladies were gossiped about, and men admired? In his blog, http://www.culturesocietyblog.com/2011/03/history-earliest-evidence-of-culture.htmlCulture and Society, Abbas reflects on the world that has past by us. He says, " When Archeologists do their digs looking for artifacts or fossils, they can only find what is made of stone or is preserved somehow as a fossil or frozen in ice. Accordingly we now have the most extensive collection of stone tools and weapons going back far into antiquity". In understanding history, he says, one can understand why society is the way it is. Had industrialization not occurred, society would still be a long ways from any form of advancement and ingenuity. Therefore, history and society are one and the same--two things intricately woven together in a seam that cannot be broken, not by humans, society, or even time.

On religion...

When it comes to the topic of religion, many would readily agree that it is a multifaceted subject. While some have strong beliefs in their faiths, others see religion as a hindrance of free thought. In his blog, A Catholic Teen's Perspective, the author addresses these issues and goes on further to explain the importance of religion in our daily lives. He says, " Throughout that person's life, other people will nourish that little seed until it grows into the beautiful plant God designed it to be". Evidently, he believes that God is the sole reason for being, and he fervently believes in the ritualistic faith of Christianity. Whatever religion you choose--be it Judaism, Catholicism, or Islam--faith is an idealistic thing to hold on to.

Defining a Social Subject...

Have you ever wondered what sociologists do in their spare time? Well, they ponder things. Of what things they ponder, I'm not quite sure, but I think I know just the blogger to contact. Daniel Little, in his blog Understanding Society, analyzes the scientific process through which sociologists go through when collecting data. He says that, "Selectivity applies to the singling out of an area of social phenomena for study.  But it also applies to a singling out of the specific aspects of this area that the researcher will examine.  And this, in turn, raises the possibility of there being indefinitely many different "scientific studies of X". In stating this, the author is showing us the difficult process through which sociologists go through. Though daunting prima facie, this level of science might intrigue those wishing to better understand human behavior--maybe even your own behavior.

We the people...

We the people. Those three words conjure up a feeling of sheer pride. Pride for one's nation. In his blog, Teen Perspective, Anglemac states that his perception of the government has been severed due to the lack of compassion in our nation's political facets. While some believe that our government is on the right track, many others, including myself, strongly feel that governments have become somewhat detrimental to our stability. Angelmac states that, " We have few leaders that really strive for improving the lives of the citizens they serve anymore. Instead they strive for power in the government of the most powerful country in the world". Well said, well said. Today's politicians are power hungry people searching for a way to implement their needs into the world. Arguably, though, not all politicians are like this, but after reading this article,  I began to wonder: Where did the dignity in government go?

"Want to be a better dad? Move to China...

In his blog post, "Want to be a better dad? Move to China", Sean Bean calls to attention the notion of a paid-paternity leave in order to aid in the mental development of children. He claims that by giving males more freedom and leisure time, the United States will have more success with its children. In making his argument, Sean states that  "Success as a father can only be measured by the success of the child".However, Sean, though fairly intellectual, overlooks the fact that many children grow to be great persons--without their fathers. Our own president, Barack Obama, spent the majority of his formative years without a father, and look where he is now. Needless to say, Sean, though fervent in his argument, has neglected to mention the many successful people in the world, people who made it to the summit of the highest mountain without  help of their fathers.

From hubble beginnings...

Herein begins the musings of a self-deprecating fifteen year old girl. The title of my blog should have given you some idea of my thoughts on the social-savvy world we live in, and if not, I shall explain. You see, the world we live in is quite messed up, agree? It is a jumble of mistakes and qualms, aches and longings, dreams and hopes. And who better matches that criteria than us teens? You see, when we are children, we see things clearly. Period. We discern the truths of the world in simple, linear ways. But as we grow up, our minds and perspectives on things change. When we become adults, our mindsets shift dramatically. We don't see things as black and white anymore. Instead, we see blues, purples, yellows, and reds. Now, I'm not saying it's a bad thing. It's just that I have always wondered why, as we grow up, does life becomes more difficult? Why can't we stay pure and sanguine like children? So, my blog shall be just that: through the honest eyes of a child. I will take the world's events and analyze them through my scope, a child's scope. Perspective is such a tricky contrivance, and hopefully, by learning to see through different ones, we may all learn something about ourselves. Keep on trekking...