GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Flashcards
Civility
Individual differentiation
made us more aware of
our humanity.
That all people,
regardless of race,
nationality geography,
income are humans.
All humans deserve to live
humane lives: a home,
safety, meals, education,
etc.
Topic: Political Structures
Global Issue: Statelessness, countries at war over boundaries, who has more rights to certain territories?
Topic: Economic Globalization
Global Issue: poverty, children who cannot go to school
COVID-19 vs. China links?
Topic: Migration
Global Issue: rights and sufferings of migrant workers, refugees COVID-19 vs. OFWs (Taiwan, HK, etc
Topic: Environment
Global Issue: climate change, sustainability, global warming
Topic: Demography, Global Cities
Global Issue: homelessness even in global cities
_______ play important role in helping people visualize
the plight of others and identify with them.
Media
Civil Society
which exists between the family and the state; a realm that is not only separated from them, but one where an individual can participate directly in various social institutions.
The network of voluntary
ties that differentiate a community from
the state, the family, and the economy.
An association of people bounded NOT by
interests in the state, kinship, and the
economy;
The newer, trendier and inclusive term for private organizations engaged in development work
Civil Associations
allowed people to interact with one another and to develop, renew, and enlarge feelings, ideas, emotions, and understandings.
CSO’s
include all non-market and
nonstate organizations outside of the family in which people organize themselves to pursue shared interests in the public domain.
Global Civil Society
exists outside of societal bounds, outside of
government and the economy.
- creates the image of the global citizen.
- creates the image of humanity.
a vast, interconnected and multi-layered non-governmental space
INGOS
International Non -Governmental
Organizations
- Not accountable to anyone other than their
members. - They are elitist
- Seen as annoying bodies; putting their noses in the business of others
- The North ’ s control over INGOs has actually increased, leading to questions about their relevance to the concerns of the South.
Oxfam
an international confederation of 20
organizations working together with partners.
determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.
Global Citizenships
Taking an active role in their community, and work with others to make our planet more equal, fair and sustainable.
all about encouraging young
people to develop the knowledge, skills and
values
