# FILE NAME: 00002370.soc # TITLE: Should the UK continue to subsidise the arts? [d7bef620ea38fe2b8f418ca7958ce57c] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 5 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - We believe that the UK should continue to subsidise the arts. Art is a medium to express many levels of social life and human rights. The UK is one of the most developed countries in the world should continue to subsidise the art. The arts are one of the few areas/activities able to bestow intrinsic value whilst participating. So much of what we do in contemporary society is instrumental in nature, we do something in order to achieve something else, often never even getting to the end goal. Additionally art is where a tribe of people come together and form communities or common ties, which is the legacy and expression of culture. Art is an important part of a country's culture, identity and history. Art fosters creativity that is shared among generations and it allows for people form very different backgrounds and in different contexts to communicate. However, it is also part of the economy, and one of the sectors in the economy that is struggling the most. This is why I believe that the UK should continue supporting art, however having in mind other priorities when making the ratio of support, like climate change. I believe the UK should continue to subsidise the arts because artistic expression is an important part of the human experience. People should be # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - The UK should continue to subsidise the arts. Art is a medium to express many levels of social life and human rights. The UK is one of the most developed countries in the world should continue to subsidise the art. The UK should continue to subsidise the arts because artistic expression is an important part of the human experience. People should be encouraged to explore their artistic abilities. Funding artistic endeavours can only be a positive thing for society. Art is an important part of a country's culture, identity and history. Art fosters creativity that is shared among generations and it allows for people form very different backgrounds and in different contexts to communicate. However, it is also part of the economy, and one of the sectors in the economy that is struggling the most. This is why I believe that the UK should continue supporting art, however having in mind other priorities when making the ratio of support, like climate change. Yes, Indeed. The arts are one of the few areas/activities able to bestow intrinsic value whilst participating. So much of what we do in contemporary society is instrumental in nature, we do something in order to achieve something else, often never even getting to the end goal. Additionally art is where a # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - The UK should continue to subsidise the arts. Art is a way for people to express themselves and to share their experiences with others. Art is also a way for people to connect with each other and to form communities. The UK is a very multicultural country, and art is a way for people to communicate and to share their different experiences and cultures. The UK has a very rich history and culture, and the arts are a way for this to be expressed and to be shared with others. The arts are also an important part of the economy, and the arts industry employs many people. The UK is one of the most developed countries in the world, and so it is important that it continues to support the arts. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - We believe that the UK should continue to subsidise the arts. The arts are a fundamental part of a country's culture, identity and history. They foster creativity that is shared among generations and they allow for people from very different backgrounds and in different contexts to communicate. However, the arts are also part of the economy, and one of the sectors in the economy that is struggling the most. This is why we believe that the UK should continue supporting the arts, however having in mind other priorities when making the ratio of support, like climate change. 1: 1,4,3,2 1: 1,2,3,4 1: 1,2,4,3 1: 4,3,1,2 1: 2,3,1,4