Unit 4: To what extent should you, as a citizen, respond to globalization?
In this unit we will explore how globalization is affecting the world’s peoples today. We will focus on the ways in which it alters the lives of women and children, individuals and communities, and quality of life and human rights everywhere. We will consider what responsibilities we have to address the many opportunities and challenges that globalization poses for our world. We will explore how our organizations, governments, and businesses can help us address these issues.
Finally, we must ask ourselves, what is our role in all this? What obligation do we have to be responsible global citizens?
Finally, we must ask ourselves, what is our role in all this? What obligation do we have to be responsible global citizens?
Chapter 15: An Introduction to Quality of Life, Human Rights, and Democratization
In this chapter, we will have a chance to consider how the understandings of quality of life can vary among individuals, communities, and countries. We will focus on human rights as one element that determines quality of life and its relationship with globalization and democracy.
chap15_democratization.pdf |
quality_of_life_vs._standard_of_living.pdf |
quality_of_life.pdf |
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Chapter 16: Impacts of Globalization on Groups in Society
In this chapter, we will have the chance to explore both positive and negative effects of globalization on children and youth. We will also analyze examples of some of the challenges and opportunities faced by women as a result of globalization.
chap16_society.pdf |
Gender Equality: https://globalnews.ca/news/3574060/gender-equality-in-canada-where-do-we-stand-today/
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CRC.aspx
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CRC.aspx
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Chapter 17: Effects of Globalization on Individuals and Communities
In this chapter, we will consider some examples of the effects of globalization on individuals and communities. The forces of globalization have had a powerful impact on individuals and communities. They have affected patterns of migration and technology. They have raised new issues and controversies about agricultural practices and the sharing of natural resources. The trends and changes that have led to globalization have raised concerns about the growing threat of diseases that may spread quickly around the world. These are just some of the effects of globalization today.
chap17_communities.pdf |
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Chapter 18: Civic Responsibilities in a Globalizing World
This chapter we will explore multiple perspectives regarding the civic responsibilities that individuals, governments, organizations, and businesses may have as members of a global community.
chap18_civic.pdf |
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Chapter 19: Your Global Citizenship
chap19_citizenship.pdf |
At this point, you can start to think about what you want to do. It might seem a daunting task at first. After all, the world’s big governments and organizations have not been able to solve global problems. You’re just one teenager; unless you are a superstar, what effect could you possibly have on the world stage? In fact, there is much that you can do to respond. It all starts at home, when you make choices about how you will live your life, what will be important to you, what career you will follow, and what ways you choose to spend your free time. All these choices reflect your values. They reflect who you are. If you want to change the world, you can do so by making the way you live reflect the values you hold dear.
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Source Analysis Assignment
unit_4_source_analysis.pdf |
Unit 4 Review Materials
unit_4_key_terms_and_concepts.docx |
unit4worksheet-1.doc |