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PURSUING THE COMMON GOOD

PURSUING THE COMMON GOOD. SESSION 2 Interdependence and the common good. RECAP Common good principles. VALUES : Inclusiveness Tolerance Non-violence Relationships Freedom Equality. HUMAN DIGNITY Equality, social justice, human rights INTERDEPENDENCE / INTERCONNECTEDNESS

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PURSUING THE COMMON GOOD

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  1. PURSUING THE COMMON GOOD SESSION 2 Interdependence and the common good

  2. RECAP Common good principles VALUES: Inclusiveness Tolerance Non-violence Relationships Freedom Equality • HUMAN DIGNITY • Equality, social justice, human rights • INTERDEPENDENCE / INTERCONNECTEDNESS • Globalisation, impact of actions, well-being of all • SOLIDARITY • Unity, support, standing up for injustice • CIVIC PARTICIPATION • Social action, empowerment, equal citizenship

  3. Group Activity Using the materials you have been given create a protective cover for your egg. The team who can drop their egg from the highest point without breaking it wins. Note: you have to be able to get the egg in/out of the protective cover!

  4. DEBRIEF • How did it feel to be part of your group? • How do you think the other group might feel about your group? • What difference did your decisions / response make? • How did this activity impact on the well-being of the whole group? • How does this reflect the dynamics in the real world?

  5. ACTIVITY Causes and Consequences • Who are the people in this society who are discriminated against? (select one group). • What are the causes of exclusion and discrimination? • What are the consequences of exclusion and discrimination on the individual and wider community?

  6. POSSIBLE CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES: NEGATIVE Drug abuse & Crime Isolated & looked down upon Conflict; Climate change Shame; Hopelessness; Low self-esteem; Mental health challenges; Anger Negative perceptions of community Migration Increase in conflict & poverty Xenophobic & racist attacks Forced to beg Can’t afford basic necessities • Hard to find work • (no income)

  7. IMPACT How does exclusion and discrimination impact on the wider community and on the common good?

  8. New insights & Increase in critical thinking POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES (POSITIVE) Trust; Social interaction; Generosity; Good relations Social cohesion, peace & thriving society Cultural curiosity Conflict; Climate change International foods & new businesses New perspectives & Personal growth Migration New dating opportunities? Contribute to economy: Active participation; Tourism; Increase productivity & profitability • Able to find work Social & Economic development

  9. KEY LEARNING • When one group is excluded or discriminated against it affects the whole community. • For my group to flourish/thrive and lead a good life it requires that ALL groups are have their needs met (our communities are interconnected). • What is happening in other countries has an impact on our local communities (our world is interconnected). • In South Africa this is called uBuntu (My well-being is dependent on the well-being of everyone). uBuntu

  10. THE GLOBAL CITIZEN WATCH: HSBC UK Global Citizen TV Advert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ3uwPHUV9w

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