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development of self in society Flashcards

1
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define values

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principles you believe are essential

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self-knowledge/ self-awareness

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knowing who you are and your strengths and weaknesses

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self-esteem

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describing how you feel about yourself

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define goal

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something you would like to achieve to live your life to the fullest

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short term goal

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goals you can achieve in less than a year

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medium term goal

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goals you set to achieve in 1-3 years

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long term goal

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goals that take longer than 3 years to achieve.

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why is it important to achieve goals

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to feel fulfilled, which leads to a sense of purpose in life.

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how do you make you goals achievable

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by creating smart goals

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what does smart mean? describe each point (5)

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specific:- knowing exactly what you want
measurable:- being able to record your results and progress
achievable:- goals are possible to attain.
realistic:- goals are attainable
timely:- goals can be reached within time frame

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how can you achieve long term goals

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by setting many short term goals

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action plan(4 questions, 1 statement)

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what? when? how? by when? evaluate

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how can you have the right attitude to achieve goals

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remembering why you started in the first place

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how do you approach these goals? go in depth with each attribute (3)

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persistence:- the determination to continue doing something difficult
perseverance:- determination to continue trying to do something difficult
prioritize:- setting up your goals and choosing to do the most important ones first.

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what impacts the choices you make

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your values

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what does ideal plan mean. describe each one in depth

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identify the issue and describe it in detail
define.:-knowing what you must do to achieve your solution
explore possible solutions and consider how each one will impact your life
action:- do something
look back :- look at your improvement and see if the issue has been resolved.

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what does well-being mean

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the state of being comfortable, happy and content

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state different rights in a relationship and their respective responsibilities (5)

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right to be respected, responsibility to respect others
right to loyalty, responsibility to be loyal to others
right to say no to sex, responsibility to accept choices of second party
right to be safe, responsibility to keep others out of harm
right to privacy, responsibility to respect the privacy of others

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define relationships

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ways in which two or more parties relate to and interact with each other.

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how does social media affect relationships (2 +ve and 2 -ve)

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positive:-
platform can be used to communicate with others who are far away
platform can also be used to talk to people online and build a community. you can learn to talk safely online.
negative:-
makes you feel jealous and insecure, you continue to compare the lifestyle of those online to yours
makes you antisocial, spending more time online and less time with people in your offline life

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why is democratic participation important (5)

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addresses the needs of the public
informs the government on public and where they stand
helps to see that leaders are held accountable
fosters community building
promotes transparency as it creates a space of openness in the government’s decision making

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how to describe good governance (5)

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a transparent government
takes responsibility
keeps the public informed
delivers basic human rights
maintains the rule of law
inclusivity

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what is the rule of law

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laws that are kept fair, enforced and equal as well as protected

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what is inclusivity

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keeping decision making opportunities equal to all of the citizens

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describe the rule of law (6)

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-accountable
-absence of corruption
-access to justice
-security
-order
-open government

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define democracy

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a system where the citizens choose their leaders and hold tgem accountable

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define governance

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the way power is used to manage resources and make decisions

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define transparency

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visible decision-making, openness to information. it promotes trust and good governance

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define public participation

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citizens having a say in decisions that affect them

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30
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what is the national government

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parliment

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what is the provincial government

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legislature

32
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what is a local government

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metro municipalities

33
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name the three different democratic structures

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political, faith based and rcl
all are elected

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being part of a constitutional democracy means

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there are laws that govern the land

35
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what is the rule of law

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laws that govern the land

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what are 5 principles that define the rule of law

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governments should be held accountable:- they cant do what they like because the courts in the land are independent and the free press can report the government
there should be an absence of corruption:- the government and officials shouldn’t be corrupt, there should be no bribery or stolen funds
security and order:-crime should be controlled and managed
enforcement of laws and justice:- laws should be upheld in a peaceful manner where the citizens shouldn’t feel a need to take justice into their own hands

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name 5 different departments

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department of education
department of economics
department of water and sanitation
department of infrastructure
department of public safety

38
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who is the premier of gauteng

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andrek lesufi

39
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name a free healthcare service

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jhb health department

40
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define political government

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a system of leaders that exercise power and authority over a society

41
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define community structure

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the way a community is organized and interconnected

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what is the national government? function?

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the highest level of government in a country. they make and enforce laws for the entire nation

43
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name three branches of the national government

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executive (president/ prime minister)
legislative (parliament /congress)
judicial (supreme court)

44
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name the procedures of public participation for the national and provincial government (5)

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-public consultation:- the government agencies invite the citizens to give an opinion on the proposed laws
public hearing:- official meetings to gather feedback and opinions from the public
public forums:-online platforms make a place for public engagement
petitions:- group of citizens sign petitions to show support for a certain cause
citizen engagement platforms

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what is provincial government

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level between national and local governments

46
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what is the function of the provincial government

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provincial governments govern specific province, state or region within a country

47
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what is a local government

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the lowest level of government, closest to the public

48
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what is the function of the local government

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provide basic services and government at a local level

49
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procedures for public participation for a local government (3)

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-public meetings:- regular meetings open to the public
-neighboring meetings:- informal meetings between the citizens and local officials to discuss local issues
decisions making:- decisions made by the local government are open to the public
surveys and feedback
volunteering opportunities:-citizens participate in cleaning events and festivals

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national, provincial, community, metropole and municipality elections use?

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ballot voting

51
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define mandate

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official instruction given to a person/ a government to perform a specific task

52
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define lobbying

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attempting to influence the decisions made by the government officials

53
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define advocacy

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the act of supporting a particular cause with a goal to influence decisions

54
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when do municipal and national elections take place

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every 5 years

55
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when do community organization elections take place

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varies depending on the organization and positions in question

56
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what is gender based violence

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violence that occurs because of social norms associated with each gender, along with the unequal power relations between the two genders

57
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what are different forms of gender based violence (6)

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domestic violence, sexual violence, physical violence, psychological violence, economic violence, femicide

58
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define unequal power relations

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certain people have more power and authority while other individuals have less power and are marginalized

59
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define the stereotypical gender norms

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societal expectations and beliefs about the way each gender should behave and fill in roles, its based on the rigid views of femininity and masculinity

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define patriarchy

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a societal system where there is a power imbalance in familial and societal structures that put men in a high power position

61
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define power struggles

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the conflict for influence, authority or control within a relationship or society

62
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define abuse of power

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the misuse of authority to influence, control and manipulate others

63
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define prejudice

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a preconceived opinion about a person/group without knowledge or understanding

64
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define bigotry

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an intolerant outlook, unreasonable attachment to ones beliefs and a disdain for those who differ

65
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define sexual orientation and lgbtqia+

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the pattern of romantic or sexual attraction to people of the opposite, same, both or more than one gender

66
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what are the effects of trauma (3)

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individual, familial and societal

67
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what is societal disintegration

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the breakdown of many structures and functions within a society

68
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what are some economic consequences (9)

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unemployment, loss of income and financial dependence
increased crime rates, domestic abuse, violence and substance abuse
social inequalities

69
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what happens to survivors of trauma

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survivors face stigma and isolation which results in difficulty seeking support systems

70
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name the different traumas associated with violence (9)

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acute trauma, complex trauma, intergenerational and cultural trauma, collective trauma, secondary trauma, emotional trauma, physical trauma, sexual trauma and psychological trauma

71
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define femicide

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intentional killing of women or girls because of their gender

72
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name some bursaries (4)

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nelson mandela bursary
seta bursary
humanities bursary
nsfas aid scheme

73
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why are elections held (3)

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to hold leaders accountable
to allow for the peaceful transfer of power
protection of rights

74
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what are the functions of people in a democratic state (5)

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for them to vote
holding leaders accountable
paying taxes
respecting the rule of law
fair governance

75
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what are the concepts of gender based violence (5)

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patriarchy, gender stereotypes, toxic masculinity, victim blaming, gender norms

76
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how will you write the discursive essay

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planning intro and conclusion
choose for/against
strengthen essay with a counter argument, punchy intro, in the body, take agrument, strengthen and tie it up, conclusion should wrap everything up with no new facts being introduced.

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