Chap 4) How Can We Work Together For The Good Of Society?

Question 1

How can we work together for the good of society?

Answer 1

-Addressing the needs of society
-influencing decision making
-strengthening citizens sense of belonging

Question 2

Advantages of government acting

Answer 2

Advantages;
Government has more resources
Government wields the power of the law

Question 3

Advantages of community acting

Answer 3

Community groups can look at niche interests & needs that are not suitable for the government
Have more resources than individuals

Question 4

Advantages of individual acting

Answer 4

Have the shortest reaction time (are everywhere)

Question 5

How do we “address the needs of society”

Answer 5

-identify a need & describe it
-is it one-off help or long term
-nature of help
-effect from helping

Question 6

How do we “influence decision making in public affairs.”

Answer 6

-what kind of decisions are open for discussion
-how can Indic & comm grips make their voice heard & try to influence the government
-what success stories have there been (Eg. SimplyGo)

Question 7

Elaborate on “strengthening citizens’ sense of belonging”

Answer 7

-a “good” society requires a strong citizenship core. Without committed citizens, there is no nation
-case study of “between two homes” project