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An Introduction to World Issues. “ISSUE” The term “issue” refers to a question, concern, or problem that has reached the stage of dialogue or dispute between large groups/countries. PERSPECTIVE:
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An Introduction to World Issues “ISSUE” • The term “issue” refers to a question, concern, or problem that has reached the stage of dialogue or dispute between large groups/countries. PERSPECTIVE: • By studying an issue, you come to realize that there are at least two or, most often, many points of view on a situation. • These ‘perspectives’ are influenced by an individual’s history, personal bias, media, etc. • Only from studying an issue will you be able to understand the different rationales and debate the various positions.
Opinion • The beliefs that people hold, and the judgments they make about events based on past experience • Opinions are subjective (emotional) because they form as a result of one’s personal outlook on life or what you were taught. • They are based on your values: (principals and moral standards) what you believe to be right or not.
Fact • Knowledge that is certain and incontestable • Can be verified by measurement, observation, or personal experience • Facts are objective (non-emotional)
Bias • Ever heard of an old saying : “Consider the source?” • Whose side is the source on? Are they biased??? • One sided viewpoint that is often based on experience and emotion even in the face of rational debate • Bias comes about when an issue is presented from only one point of view (usually yours) • Bias often occurs when the source only includes those facts that support their view • Consider the source…
Biased or Unbiased? Listening to CBC announcers doing the play by play during a Leafs game….ARGGGG!!!
Analysis of Issues Involves: • identifying the various factors that affect people’s views • distinguishing between fact and opinion • presenting possible plans for action • CREEP analysis allows issues to be broken up so you see major stakeholders (CREEP = Cultural/Social, Resource, Economic, Environmental, Political)