Some social theorists and science fiction writers have imagined a near-future society that could exist after a major worldwide pandemic. One such idea would be that the United States breaks up into several different countries, based on geographical location, culture, ideology, and law. Using concepts from our class, discuss how you might imagine such a post-apocalyptic world. How many new countries could the USA break up into? Which areas would they be? What cultures, values, ideologies, and laws would these new mini-countries value? What names might they have? What would the pros and cons of such a development be? Which new country would you like to be a citizen of? Use your imagination and have fun with this discussion.
topic 2
How has the sex industry changed?
Based on the insights of Temporarily Yours, and your own experiences and observations, how has the sex industry in the 21st century changed from its existence in the 20th century?
topic 3
Reforming the Legal System
Name three concrete changes you would make to the U.S. legal system to reform inequality, and defend them within a constitutional framework.
topic 4
A Fair Death Penalty
Based on your reading of the USSC cases on capital punishment, how would you create a death penalty system that is fair?