Meg's+Utopia

=Utopia Proposal= Official Name of Utopia Proposed:

Directions: Please complete all sections of the proposal. You may do this one one page or many connected pages. You may use media to enhance your ideas, but all media must be cited correctly and used with the permission of the creator. You may weave these answers into a story or you may answer them all directly. Please copy this page onto a new one (labeling it with your first name or blog user name only) and start from there.

I. Origins
A. How will this Utopia come into being? Be very specific about deliberate creation versus accidental creation.


 * It all started off as a book club meeting for women in upstate New York. It was snowing outside and everyone had been fed up with the weather. The group discussed the book and all of the real life problems that were occuring in it. They thought how nice it would be to live in a palce where it was always sunny and of comfortable temperature. What if there was no air pollution, drugs, alcohol, or crime? As years went by the book club grew bigger and talk of the perfect society developed until they had enough members to actually create this Utopia.**

B. What is the time line for the creation and development of this Utopia? If you began building tomorrow, where will your society be in 5 years? In 50 years? In 500 years?


 * In 5 years the Utopia will most likely be exactly the same as it is now. In 100 and 500 years its power source would be all water cecuase it is along the shore and it would be fuel efficient since gasoline will be gone by then.**

C. How do people find out about your Utopia? Do people accidentally stumble across it through exploration? Is a member of the society telling the story of the utopia?


 * A member of my society is telling the story. Since the population consists of book club member a person in hopes of becomming a best-selling author.**

II. Population and Demographics
A. Please indicate the projected population statistics here: 2050: 2,583 women, 2,601 men, 2,981 children 2500: 11,345 women, 11,248, men, 13, 628 children**
 * 2000:50 women, 50 men, 75 children

B. Does this Utopia have specific criteria for entry? If so, please list the criteria here. (Do not forget to list language(s) spoken.) If not, please proceed to the next section.


 * English is spoken in this Utopia with some slang terms. In order to become a member you have to either be born into the society or score higher then a 95% on a required written test that questions the applicant's perspective on a number of situations, values, goals, hopes, etc. It also asks them what their view of a perfect society would be.**

C. What are the specific skills, if any, possessed by the first generation of citizens in this Utopia?


 * The original Utopians have to posess any skills needed for survival, especially the ones used by others in history when no forms of electricity or technology existed. Citizens need to be able to hunt, gather, farm, and be self-reliant.**

D. How does your Utopia deal with the concept of race, especially in its incecption (beginning)? Does it have only one race? Does it allow mixed race bonds to be formed?


 * My Utopia will be very diverse and include people whose ancestors come from many countries. Conflict won't arise however because everyone will have tolerance and think of everyone as equal without any biast views.**

III. Culture, Social Customs, and Family Structure
A. Education of citizens is an important aspect in most civilizations. How will this Utopia respond to the following issues: 1. Access to education


 * Education is the key to success in this Utopia. Everyone must complete 10 years of school before then enter a a post-graduate scool where they are introduced to occupations and later prepare for the one they chose to pursue in life. There are two teachers for each grade as well.**

2. Curriculum taught and vehicle(s) for curriculum delivery


 * Every child and every teacher lives at the same school since there is only one for the Utopia. Everyone lives in one huge open room similar to a large gymnasium. Every student has his or her own "section" or room surrounded by four walls and a door like in a normall house, only smaller. There are only two of these rooms ones for the girls and one for the boys (each room seperated depending on the grade each student is in.)**

3. Value placed on the role of Educators


 * Each child considers their two teachers, one man and the other a woman, from their first year of school their second set of parents because they live together. Children still however love and treat their birth parents in this Utopia as a normal child would. Until they have to be in the school by a certain time depending on their grade level they do spend time with their first or birth parents.**

B. How will this Utopia address the following issues regarding religion? 1. State sanctioned religion vs. multiple religious traditions


 * There is a freedom of religion in this community. There is no state sanctioned religion, rather multiple religions are accepted by members of the Utopia.**

a. If a state sanctioned religion, what level of observance will be required? What will enforcement procedures entail?


 * Citizens are free to belong to whichever religion he/she pleases. Yet, no religious practices or ceremonies are to be held in a public place. If one wishes to practice their religion it must be done in the privacy of his/her home. If one is seen disobeying, they must pay a fine.**

2. Observance of eastern and western religions as they currently exist vs. the creation of a new religion or many new religions?


 * A new religion isn't disapproved of. Not all members of the society are forced to agree with the beliefs but everyone is expected to accept the ideas.**

C. Arts and Entertainment: Most great societies encourage the flourishing of the full range of human talents. (Note: do not address censorship in this section; see the Government section) How will this Utopia accommodate the following activities: 1. Literature (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, etc.)

1. create their own story and give it to the Utopian Library to provide one copy for the public to view. 2. take part in either the fall musical, the winter dance recital, or the spring play**
 * In order for one to complete their 10 years of school and move onto post-graduate classes they must complete the following tasks.

2. Fine arts (painting, sculpture, drawing, acting, dance, etc.)


 * Fine arts aren't required for 5th years and above but are recommended. For years 1-4 these art activities take place right before bed because they help each child calm down so that they have a better night's sleep.**

3. Music (instrumental - classic, instrumental - contemporary, vocal, etc.)


 * Like the arts classes music lessons aren't required for years 1-4 but not for year 5-10. For those in grade 1-4, they go to music every other day, switching off with the art classes. There are instrumental lessons for the band, voice lessons, and music history preferably for those who hope to pursue music when they become an adult.**

4. Film (documentary, animation, fiction, etc.)


 * All films viewed by the public are the same seen by citizens of the United States. The government is not allowed to control which movies each person can/cannot watch unless it would be innappropriate for the age level. If a member of the community wants to make a film however, the topic must be approved by the government.**

5. Sports


 * There is a sports requirement because people in this community need sports in order to maintain good health. This hopefully, will increase the life span of each individual by working the heart.**

6. Value placed on the role of Artists and Athletes


 * Every job is considered important and necessary for the community to function. It's the different functions of these people that make the community unique. Their work is admired by everyone who is required to attend the end of the year appreciation festival.**

D. Food: Will this Utopia have a national dish? What will be the prevailing cultural attitude toward food? (For example, necessary evil or daily joy?)


 * The daily dish is a bowl of the Utopia's national fruit (pinemelon) which is a cross between a pineapple and a watermelon. It is a healthy dish and practical because no one would be allergic to it.**

E. How has your Utopia dealt with the following isues of social customs: 1. New vs. Old Holidays


 * Old holidays are the ones of major importance and are given a week off from school whereas new holidays only require one day free from school.**

2. Social Classes (Are different groups of people viewed differently?)


 * Everybody is considered equal whether you are man, woman, black, white, purple, Chinese, practice different religions, etc.**

3. Notoriety, Celebrity, and Respect


 * Anyone who is considered to be notorious for something they've done wrong will get 2 strikes before they're out, and are forced to leave the Utopia. Celebrities are looked up upon from most as role models. The celebrities and other wealthy members of the society are required to donate money to various less fortunate families and funds depending on their salaries.**

4. Life goals, Hopes, and Dreams


 * Everyone is entitled to their own goals and dreams. In order to fufill these goals and dreams or to figure them out, people attend the post-graduate school in the Utopia. This is the time in peoples lives where they figure out who they want to become.**

F. How are families structured in your Utopia? (Is there a concept of marriage? How do children interact with their elders?)


 * Couples who fall in love do get marries as have kids like they normally would. Everything with the relationships between father/mother and their children is the same except they don't sleep in the same place. Children and elders have a loving bond whether they are related or not. They respect one another equally despite the differences in age.**

G. How do men and women relate to one another?


 * Women and men have a friendly relationship. Women in the society enjoy playing sports or watching sports on the television and men enjoy a day at the spa and shopping as well.**

IV. Industry, Agricultre, and Geography
A. What is the geography of this utopian place? What are the major geographical features (bodies of water, mountains, canyons, etc.)? What does this place look like?


 * The city is spread along a serious of hills. Right below the hills is a cliff which leads to a large beach with white sand and the Pacific Ocean.**

B. What natural resources, if any, are available? How will they be used?


 * The water from the ocean is available and will be used as the main power source so that the Utopia is fuel efficient and won't have to worry about the cost either. Once it is used, it is decontaminated and recycled to be used as sink water.**

C. Is the climate suitable for agriculture? If so, what crops will be cultivated? Please make reference to population statistics for feasibility calculation.


 * The climate is suitable for agriculture. In fact, in this community people can grow every fruit and vegetable known to man. This is still not enough to support even 80 percent of the population, so foods are still imported from United States Cities.**

D. How are jobs determined? What percentage of the workforce is dedicated to the survival and growth of the Utopia?


 * After grades 1-10 children go to the post-graduate school where they explore different occupations and eventually make a choice. There they can take a test that will ask questions about what they enjoy doing in their free time to suggest possible careers.**

E. Is this Utopia notable for any particular crop (e.g. silk, kiwi fruit) or industry (e.g. postage stamps, fine furniture)?

F. What, if anything, is imported? From whom?


 * Meats are imported from farms out in western states because the citizens don't believe in the killing of animals yet eat the meat for survival anyways.**

G. What, if anything, is exported? To whom?


 * In trade for the meat the community sends surplus fruit to the western states where some of them are rare.**

V. Government
A. Describe and, if possible, name the informing political philosophy of this Utopia.

C. Describe the level of participation in the following governmental activities: 1. Choosing/removing leaders

2. Creating/changing laws

D. What are the “checks” on governmental power, if any?

E. How does this government support or suppress the expression of individual ideas?

F. What are the methods and means of law enforcement and military operations (both peace keeping and war making): 1. At the local level?

2. At the national level?

3. At the international (or global) level?

G. What type, if any, of diplomacy will this Utopia use?

H. What type, if any, currency will this Utopia use?

VI. Infrastructure
A. Community services 1. Health Care/Hospitals

2. Libraries

3. Fire protection

4. Other

B. Urban planning 1. Types of homes (single-family, multiple-family, apartment complexes, long houses, etc.

2. Zoning for industrial and warehouse areas

3. Recreation centers

C. Funding

1. Taxes

2. Contributions from industry

VII: Reaction to Society and Other Utopias (You may want to wait until you have finished your reaction novel in order to complete this section)
A. How is your Utopia a reaction to the utopia that you read about in your independent novel?

B. What historical precedents (or from other works of fiction) have influenced your Utopian ideas?

C. How is your Utopia a reaction to the society that you are living in?

IX. Unique Features of this Utopia
Please use this section to elaborate on special aspects of your Utopia which did not fit any category on the proposal form.