Global Citizenship

Chapter 5 Social In adjoinity Any difference in the intercession of pot based on age, race, sexuality, etc.Social Stratification Refers to the large hierarchical arrangements of large mixer bases on the basis of their control over basic resources (main forms include class, gender and race/ethnicity)a) Dominant group Characterized by a disproportionate cope of power, wealth, tender status and health c are b) Subordinate group Has exceptional access to power, resources and social statusPower The capacity to control resources which allows structures of dominance and subordination to be createdPrivilege Gained finished un formed power that gives dominate members advantagesBarriers Visible or nonvisual obstacles that prevent or limit peoples access to resources, opportunities and benefits of social status in golf club (i.e. visible public spaces that are inaccessible to persons with physiological disabilities, and invisible immigrants having limited access to job opportunitie s)Ideology Rooted in invoice and are maintained through social structures that dictate the order of our monastic order (i.e. womens position is to be a nurturer, a caregiver and a weak subordinate to men)EQUITY VS. EQUALITY Equity A framework that allows us to pursue economic and social justice for minority groups in society Equity differs from equality in that treating everyone the same whitethorn in incident pose barriers Though a policy or practice may be applied equally to all, it may have a prejudiced effect Equity foc use ups on fairness and refers to fair access to resources, opportunities and outcomes, and corrects circumspection to how power is working in society and challenges unfair dodgings and practices Equality fails to rate history, current contexts and circumstances of individuals and groupsChapter 6 Social perform Involves a group doing something to imbibe the arena a better place and is something that anyone can go in inPersonal social action A day-to-d ay life decision that creates an encounter on the world (i.e. recycling, donating, making environmental changes in your home, volunteering, join a community organization, etc.)Social change Achieving an alteration at any level in society to create a more just and fair smudge for a specific individual or group of peopleActivist Someone who takes a social action in order to attempt to make a social changeSocial Entrepreneurship Businesses that aim to create social change through their rhythmic practice, using business principles and market economics (i.e. Paintbox Bistro uses the business of a eating place in an underpriveliged area to improve the quality of life of people in Regent Park through the love and enjoyment of good sustenance)1) Micro-level Focuses on working with individuals or PRIMARY GROUPS trying to remedy a job that affects them (i.e. turning to family or friends for help writing a resume helps to difference unemployment at an individual level)2) Mid-level Focus es on working with SECONDARY GROUPS such as communities or committees to ensure local change (SIMONS practice sessionS YMCA and Skills For Change ii services in place to assist communities to better themselves through entertainment and the building of career skills)3) Macro-level Focuses on working collectively as groups at the INSITUTIONAL or SYSTEMATIC LEVELS on changing issues at their get-go ground (SIMONS EXAMPLE Pride Toronto aims to fight for the equality and acceptance of gays worldwide)Fair mete out A trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by religious rack upering better trading conditions and securing the rights of marginalized producers and workers (MACRO-LEVEL CHANGE)Grassroots Locally based, volunteer-run, formal non- cabbage groups (i.e. community organizations, joining or volunteering for non-profits or getting involved in politics SIMONS E XAMPLE S kick the bucket the Cuts a group rallying against Rob Fords budget cuts)SOCIAL JUSTICE VS. CHARITY Charity A not for profit organization which people give donations (whether financial or volunteered time) that aims to aid social, ethnic and environmental issuesSocial justice A concept based upon the belief that distributively individual in society has the right to equal civil liberties, equal opportunity through education, economics, etc. and aims to address the root cause of verbalise issues in order to fix them permanentlyCharity alleviates the symptoms of an issue, leaving the root cause unaddressed (can be seen as a temporary fix to a social issue)Charity is giving a poor person some food or clothing, while social justice advocates change in the economic system so that people have more employment and housing opportunities, in order to better feed and clothe themselvesSIMONS EXAMPLE periodic Bread Food Bank is a CHARITY that treats symptoms by providing food to the hungry (mid-level social change) The Stop Community Food Centre treats symptoms and root causes by educating community on food issues, lobbies government and encourages social action amongst food recipients (mid and macro-level social change)Video Examples of Social Change 1) Remix Project A seminal center made for underprivileged youth who want to express themselves through music and/or design that gives them the resources and tools they need to channel their talent (An vitrine of a social justice)2) Idle No More Aboriginal exploit that brings light to issues such as false treaties and oppression in Canada for hundreds of years3) tom turkeys Shoes Provides a child in the developing world with a new pair of billet for every pair of shoes their company sells (An example of a social entrepreneurship)Chapter 7 Citizenship A concept that implies membership or identity in a wider community along with a set of rights and responsibilitiesGlobal Citizenship (CENTENNIAL DEFINITION) Reco gnizing that we must all be aware of our use of the worlds resources and find ways to live on the ball in a sustainable way. When we see other are set without justice, we know we are responsible for trying to ensure people are treated fairly and must have the same equitable opportunities as other citizens of the world. We must think critically about what we see, hear and say, and make sure our actions bring about positive changesGlobal Citizenship (OXFAM CENTENNIAL DEFINITION) The vastness of learning about how the world works economically, politically, socially, culturally, technologically and environmentallyglobalization The increasing economic, social, cultural and political connections that are forming across the world and our sentiency of them (includes expansions of institutions as well as cultural developments and exchanges) Spread of corporations and their powers worldwide, labour is cheap, blue countries profit immenselyEconomic globalization The concept of large compa nies and money moving good around the world, whereas people cannot (i.e. Mexicans il statutoryly entering the U.S. for work)Alternative globalization Social movements designed to take action at a global level against globalization (i.e. Amnesty International, Greenpeace, World Social Forum Conference (where various grassroots groups connect and discuss similar issues and goals for their organizations)Universal Declaration of Human Rights A legal charter document that highlights the basic human rights all world citizens birth (Designed to create equality and compassion among all people)Notes From Lecture Slides Racial discrepancy A certain ethnicity experiencing unfair judgment or social treatment based solely on their raceInstitutionalized racism Unfair treatment of immigrants deep down social structures and institutions such as the government, the police force, schools, churches etc. (i.e. police profiling, immigration detention)Economic inequality Capitalist societies allow f or profits to stay at the top of the job ladder amongst people who hold positions of power, which results in an inequality among light level workersGender inequality Inequality amongst women and men in the workplace women earn 81 cents for every 1 dollar men earn in CanadaGendered violence Violence based specifically towards either gender (more reciprocal in patriarchal or misogynistic forms towards women by men, i.e. domestic violence, rape burnish)Colonialism The political control of people and territories by foreign states (often results in racial superiority, implementation of their customs, traditions, beliefs, etc.)Imperialism A general system of domination by a state (or states) or other regions or the whole worldInternational Monetary inventory (IMF) IMF & World Bank required changes in order to give loans to pay debts Cut spending on state services (education, health, etc.) Sold off public companies to corporations, which open borders and markets the corporations