8 Stages of Genocide

Gregory Stanton explaining the stages

Handout defining the stages

Unit 1 Assessment

Using primary and secondary resources from this unit, develop a well developed persuasive essay that reflects your views regarding human nature (are people inherently good or bad).  Justify with specific examples and solid evidence.  Be sure to include an introductory and concluding paragraph.  This essay will be worth a 100 point test grade and will be due in our first class homework bin by Tuesday February 19th.

Obedience

Please watch the following film clip.  The clip represents a modern reproduction the famous "Milgrim Shock Experiment."  While watching the film keep in mind the following questions that will be discussed tomorrow in class:

1.  Describe the experiment.
2.  Did the participants feel uneasy about what they were doing? 
3.  How does the issue of responsibility play a role in the subject's decision to shock the learner?
4.  Is the capacity for obedience an innate part of human nature?
5.  Are there times when it is important or necessary to obey without question or hesitation?  Give examples.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdb20gcc_Ns&playnext=1&list=PLtYHAISEftvwUJoj9lSIBa1_aVS1qdOn9&feature=results_video