Homework 5
Don't
stop until you see "end of assignment" 1) Central to the authors' arguments is the concept of "frames" in political discussions. Using your own words, explain what a "frame" is and then, choosing one of the three examples below, describe how the choice of frames would dictate different policy responses for the issue. Example
1: Immigration Example 2: Terrorism Discussions over terrorism often choose one of two frames: (A) terrorism is the product of a clash of civilizations or (B) terrorists are a type of criminal and police can adapt to meet this new type of crime. How might framing the debate using one rather than the other of these two frames suggest very different policy responses? Example 3: Teen Pregnancy Discussions
over teen pregnancy often choose one of two frames: (A) teens get pregnant
because their parents haven't supervised them closely enough or (B) teens
get pregnant the same way adults get pregnant--by not using birth control.
How might framing the debate using one rather than the other of these
two frames suggest very different policy responses? 3) As the authors note, by 1972 race became central to voters' self-identification. What previously had been key to how voters saw themselves and how did the shift to race-based identities alter American politics, according to the authors? (requires a detailed paragraph) 4) What was the "southern strategy"? Be sure to use your own words and to provide specifics.
8)
Describe the policy differences between Republicans and Democrats regarding
crime in 1990s. Were the two political parties' policies more similar
or more different? |