Understanding Actor Analysis in British Parliamentary Debates
This detailed analysis explores the concept of Actor Analysis in British Parliamentary debates, covering aspects such as preparation, in-round analysis, and weighing actor impacts. It emphasizes the importance of considering various factors including socio-economic status, minority groups, and historical events to make well-rounded arguments. The content also provides practical tips to avoid weak arguments and effectively link actor analysis back to the debate motion.
- Actor Analysis
- British Parliamentary Debates
- Debate Strategies
- Debate Preparation
- Socio-economic Factors
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British Parliamentary Debate Actor Analysis: Part One
Actor Analysis: Overview Why? Preparation In-round analysis
Actor Analysis: Preparation Extremely tailored to a round Individuals/groups aversely affected Individuals/groups who benefit directly Indirect cost/benefits to groups State historical and projected behaviour
Actor Analysis: Preparation Always consider Socio-economic status Minority groups Culture/Geography Historical events (especially on a state scale) They may not all apply, but always a solid starting block
Actor Analysis: In round Introducing Actor Analysis What side x fails to account for is how will impact Mechanize all actor analysis AND link it back to the motion! May seem obvious, but very easy to overlook
Actor Analysis: In round Weighing actor impacts Quantitative population sizes Be wary, large numbers can be outmatched Relative impact Group X harm < Group Y harm Group X benefit < Group Y harm Ect
Actor Analysis: Avoid Backlash arguments There is always backlash, and thus is a weak argument as passing ANY motion has backlash TH feasibility If TH defined as the government of Canada, cannot argue Well the government would never pass this TH proposition usually assume it can be done
Quick Practice Determine the relevant actors for the following motion Remember Who are the relevant actors? What actor analysis carries the most significance?
Sample Motion THW LEGALISE ALL DRUGS