Overview
Apply George Lakoff's theory to one political issue, not including abortion, same-sex marriage, or guns, and explain why both liberals and conservatives would be for or against a policy preference. You must first explain the family dynamics in both the Strict Father and Nurturant Parent models (explain in detail how the models work), then list, explain, and apply at least FOUR metaphors (Examples: Moral Self-Interest, Moral Empathy and so on...) from each model (Strict Father & Nurturant Parent) to the issue position. For example, if you chose single-payer healthcare or Medicare-For-All as your issue, you will need to explain why a conservative would be opposed to or in favor of such a policy and then explain a liberal's opposition or preference for such a policy .
Your submission must use the course resources provided in Canvas and at least 50% of your citations must cite the course lecture. Be sure to cite all sources with either the timestamp of the course lecture or the page number in the reading provided in this course. Please cite the course materials in the following manner:
Lecture:
MPL 2:45 (Moral Politics Lecture time location 'timestamp'-when it was said in the lecture, the 2 refers to the minutes and the 45 refers to seconds. Of course you will utilize the actual timestamp in the lecture).
Reading:
MMP Page 1 (Metaphor, Morality, and Politics Or, Why Conservatives Have Left Liberals In the Dust-the page it appears in the reading. Of course you will use the actual page number the information appears in the reading).
Issue Source:
Sources used to explain your issue must utilize the Chicago styleLinks to an external site. as found here: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.htmlLinks to an external site. .
Note: If you do not source your material you may earn a zero or a reduced grade. High similarity ratings above the limit are also subject to a reduced grade or a zero. In addition, the use of AI, should it be detected, is also subject to a reduced grade or a zero. Compose this assignment in your own words using primarily the material provided.
Steps:
1. Read Moral Politics ArticleDownload Moral Politics Article
2. Watch Moral Politics lecture
3. Pick any issue that interests you (not including same-sex marriage, gun rights, abortion).
4. Start your paper and discuss immediately how the Strict Father and Nurturant Parent models work. What are the dynamics in the family and outside world? This should be detailed and consistent with the lectures and reading (Moral Politics).
5. Provide a discussion of the issue including a definition. What is the history of the issue; how have our policies changed, what is the current policy?
6. Apply the models to your issue and explain why Strict Father (conservatives) and Nurturant Parent (liberals) would be in favor of or opposed to your issue position. Remember the parents represent the government and children represent the people or citizens.
7. Pick four metaphors that inform the conservative position from the metaphors in the Strict Father model; Moral Authority, Moral Self-Interest, etc.
8. Pick four metaphors that inform the liberal position from the metaphors in the Nurturant Parent model; (Moral Empathy, Moral Self-Interest etc.
9. Be sure to explain and describe in detail each metaphor you choose and explain how they apply to the issue position of the liberal or conservative. You will do this a total of eight times for eight metaphors. For example, Moral Empathy requires you to feel what others feel, so a liberal might be in favor of same-sex marriage because it wouldn't feel nice not to be able to marry your life partner.
10. Be sure to fully describe the models, metaphors, and apply them in detail. This is your opportunity to showcase your understanding of Lakoff's theory.
If you can apply the models and metaphors effectively you can also argue that both liberals and conservatives would be in favor or opposed to the same policy preference, but this requires more effort and you may wish to consult me during office hours. You do not need an introduction but your paper will be assessed for the hallmarks of a college essay including proper grammar and punctuation, topic sentences, and other expectations of college writing. Your paper will be assessed through Turnitin.com and should be at least 1200 words