Chapter 1 Contemporary Issues

Question 1

Not only on the level of economics but also in the areas of environment, politics, human rights, gender, education, civics, and citizenship

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Interdependency

Question 2

Are issues that have particular and significant relevance to the present time
Greatly affect humanity

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Contemporary issues

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means with

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Com

Question 4

means of time

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Temporarius

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The two dimensions of contemporary issues wherein the concept of moral principles, right and wrong, and existence of diversity are at the core of humanity’s decision making

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Public and Personal

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What is the importance of contemporary issues?

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Widen perspectives and come up with strong decisions founded on good values and consideration for the greater go

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Knowledge of current issues and dig deeper into them with critical and analytical approaches

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Enrich

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the issues that are not limited only to social, political, economic, religious and cultural events but also taboo issues

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Examine

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the understanding of multiple perspectives on current issues within the globalized political world

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Widen

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reflective questions that challenges us as weighing evidences, our value systems, and the consequences to which our reflective decision making will bring us

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Centers on

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Globalization. Helps in accessing to different countries’ resources. Encourages competition to force everyone to become more efficient in using resources. Leads countries to understand cultural diversity to avoid disputes

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Helps us become part of the village

Question 12

Acquiring knowledge of contemporary issues allows us to objectively decide where to stand. It may influence government officials to improve existing laws

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It leads us to build informed opinions

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It encourages participation in discussions, helps improve content and develops skills in speaking

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It stimulates discussions

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Sharing insights and point of views of societal concerns gives other people a better view of us and helps them understand us

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It helps us establish more personal relationships

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21st century is presented with cultural diversity issues that are controversial and traditional. Knowing issues helps us understand different contexts of cultures that helps us take a stand wisely. It changes our views of cultural stereotypes

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It helps us learn about cultural relativity