Purchase Solution

Pros and Cons of Communal Living

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Review the website on 'The Farm'. It is an alternative form of living as a sustainable community. Discuss the pros and cons of communal living. Do you think you would enjoy living in commune? Why or Why not?

Website: http://www.thefarm.org/

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

A discussion about a commune as an alternative lifestyle.

Solution Preview

Pros:
- Group child care
- Barter system
- A sense of belonging to an idea or system larger than the self

Cons:
- Strict gender roles
- Vegetarian diet
- Polygamy

Initially, I thought living in and as part of a commune would stimulate and encourage growth as a person. However, the more I read about 'The Farm', I was surprised to learn that ...

Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Sociology: Socialization & Social Groups

A refresher quiz on socialization.

Research Methods for Data Collection

This quiz is designed for students to help them gain a better understanding of the different types of research and when to appropriately use them.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • What is the CPI, pros and cons of using it

    What are the pros and cons of using the CPI as a measure of the cost of living? Use examples in your response.

  • Minimum Wages

    603739 The Pros and Cons of Raising Minimum Wages Recently, the House of Representatives passed legislation to increase the minimum wage in the nation from $5.15 to $7.50. What are the pros and cons of this proposal?

  • Pros and cons of a company in a global environment.

    103387 Pros and cons of a company in a global environment. What are the pros and cons of a company that competes in a global environment? How do you think this has affected the U. S. economy and the global economy?

  • Preemptive price reductions

    Discuss the pros and cons of this suggestion. Hello. I provide the following to assist you.

  • Pros and Cons of Consulting Firms

    Capstone Course Need to discuss the pros and cons of these three consulting firms. A.

  • pros and cons of competing in global environment

    292321 pros and cons of competing in global environment What are the pros and cons of companies competing in the global environment and how this has affected the U.S. economy and the global economy?

  • Retirement investment

    254259 Retirement investment Investments for Retirement Years Taking into account the value of money over time, discuss an investment one might make for his/her retirement years and the pros and cons of this investment.

  • Pros and Cons of FDA Process for Follow-On Biologics

    43899 Pros and Cons of FDA Process for Follow-On Biologics Discuss the pros and cons of FDA developing an AnDA- like process for "follow-on" biologics.

  • Market for kidneys

    What are the pros and cons of switching to a market for kidneys?

View More Related Solutions