Actor Analysis

Actor Analysis involves looking at the chief actors or individuals/groups affected by the resolution. For instance if the debate was about education, the actors could be students, teachers, and society; you might also use teachers, school administration, or employers, but don't have too many groups – 2 to 4 is usually best. It can be a good way of expanding an argument that only has one reason, but it is also useful in other situations.

What are the actors in the following:

1.      The school day should be longer

2.      We should legalize all drugs

3.      University should be free

4.      This House would adopt a two tier health care system

5.      Canada should adopt a system of proportional representation in parliament

6.      This House would legalize performance enhancing drugs

7.      This House would return cultural treasures to their countries of origin

8.      This House would impose significant taxes on junk food

9.      Indigenous groups should have a veto on projects on their traditional lands

10.  Canada should have free day care