Rather Than Simply Asking "How" to Enact Changes We Should

question 38

Essay

Rather than simply asking "how" to enact changes we should pause to ask "why" or "whether we should" make specific kinds of changes in our communities. For example, controversies abound over urban transitions, gentrification, and plans involving the construction of new Walmart stores. Search for this kind of news coverage concerning a nearby community, list some of the "pros" in favor of opening a new Walmart, and then discuss several of the "cons" against the building of these stores. You should also speak with classmates, professors, and community activists and evaluate their arguments concerning low wages, anti-union policies, and the closing of smaller stores when a new Walmart arrives.

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Definitions:

Jung...Adler

Refers to the psychological theories and concepts developed by Carl Jung and Alfred Adler, both of whom were prominent figures in the early stages of psychoanalysis and contributed to the field of depth psychology.

Social Interest

A concept reflecting the innate potential for cooperation and contribution to the welfare of humanity, emphasizing the importance of societal relationships.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior.

Alfred Adler

An Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist who founded individual psychology and emphasized the importance of feelings of inferiority.