Kiera's Questions for Friday November 3rd - 16 views

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  #1 Kiera Murphy on 03 Nov 11

   

  1. Schneider and Ingram, when talking about construction of target populations, states "advantaged groups are perceived to be both powerful and positively constructed, such as the elderly and business." The chart on pg. 336 shows how the advantaged, the contenders, the dependents and the deviants fit into groups that are considered positive and negative constructions and having weak and strong power. Do you find that the chart is accurate now? This article was written in 1993? Do you think anything has changed?
  
  2. Schneider and Ingram conclude with the statement that "the government can be expected to continue to put forth justifications claiming that providing benefits to advantaged groups serves broader public interests, but the credibility of these explanations will decline for several reasons." One being that ordinary citizens will see the policy as ineffective or that important problems aren't being solved? What do you believe is happening in politics right now that is a prime example of the articles closing points?

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">1. Schneider and Ingram, when talking about construction of target populations, states "advantaged groups are perceived to be both powerful and positively constructed, such as the elderly and business." The chart on pg. 336 shows how the advantaged, the contenders, the dependents and the deviants fit into groups that are considered positive and negative constructions and having weak and strong power. Do you find that the chart is accurate now? This article was written in 1993? Do you think anything has changed? <br /> <br /> 2. Schneider and Ingram conclude with the statement that "the government can be expected to continue to put forth justifications claiming that providing benefits to advantaged groups serves broader public interests, but the credibility of these explanations will decline for several reasons." One being that ordinary citizens will see the policy as ineffective or that important problems aren't being solved? What do you believe is happening in politics right now that is a prime example of the articles closing points?</div>

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  #3 Tavish Dunn on 04 Nov 11

   

  I think that the chart is still accurate because favoritism according to the same ideas of who is more advantaged and how the public would react regarding to their treatment. Since 1993, some groups such as the 99 percenters have become more organized and are beginning to voice their objections more, but the justifications used when policies are decided upon largely remain the same, with constituent opinion and possible reactions from recipients as significant factors.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think that the chart is still accurate because favoritism according to the same ideas of who is more advantaged and how the public would react regarding to their treatment. Since 1993, some groups such as the 99 percenters have become more organized and are beginning to voice their objections more, but the justifications used when policies are decided upon largely remain the same, with constituent opinion and possible reactions from recipients as significant factors.</div>

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  #4 Tyler Coville on 04 Nov 11

   

  I agree that this chart still is valid today despite being so old. I think that although using these groups is an easy way for politicians to gain and hold support they also can be used to manipulate the political system. If politicians are constantly worried about losing the support of a specific group (even ones considered "good") how can they fairly put forth legislation that is not preferential?

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I agree that this chart still is valid today despite being so old. I think that although using these groups is an easy way for politicians to gain and hold support they also can be used to manipulate the political system. If politicians are constantly worried about losing the support of a specific group (even ones considered "good") how can they fairly put forth legislation that is not preferential?</div>

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  #5 Lauren Frenkel on 04 Nov 11

   

  I agree with those above that the chart is still accurate because policies are still formed in the same way. It is all about favoritism and winning the interest and support of a certain group. Similar to what Sharena said, a lot of different groups have emerged since 1993, however the system still works in the same way. Those opinions and reactions from a significant group play a large role in putting forth new policies.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I agree with those above that the chart is still accurate because policies are still formed in the same way. It is all about favoritism and winning the interest and support of a certain group. Similar to what Sharena said, a lot of different groups have emerged since 1993, however the system still works in the same way. Those opinions and reactions from a significant group play a large role in putting forth new policies.</div>

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