- List the groups and individuals who have some stake in the issue on which you’re writing your Unit 4 paper. Brainstorm as many as you can. (If you’re stuck with only a few, poke around online to see what you find.)
- Beside each individual or group, identify his/her position (or possible positions) on your issue. Be specific; “for” and “against” will not work.
- Finally, identify the values or beliefs that lead to each group’s position.
Example: Issue = Decreasing American meat and animal product consumption.
o Environmental activists: Support widespread education and facilitation efforts for decreasing animal product consumption to limit production of greenhouse gases
o Animal rights activists: Support decreased animal consumption to protect animals’ wellbeing
o Producers of meat and animal products: Object to efforts to decrease animal consumption, which could decrease their profitability
o Health experts: Support efforts to encourage those with hypertension, heart disease, and related conditions to decrease animal consumption for health reasons
o Politicians: In rural/farming states, likely opposed to decrease in production/consumption; in other states, likely opposed for potential to limit jobs; some green or health-conscious politicians would likely campaign to reduce consumption for reasons listed above
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