1 - Making Human Rights a Reality by Emilie M. Hafner-BurtonThis piece can be used to look at different possible ways to activate their knowledge to most effectively activate change in their communities and world. "The author argues that more progress is possible if human rights promoters work strategically with the group of states and individuals that have dedicated resources and activism for human rights protection, human liberation. These human rights activists can focus their knowledge and resources on places where the tangible benefits to human rights are greatest."
Essential Questions: 1. How do we approach people through their humanity first? 2. How do deep histories shape who we are and inform cultural narratives? 3. What social issues do you see in the world around you? 4. Which issue do you identify with the most 5. Why have you chosen this issue? 6. Why do these issues exist? 7. Who do these issues affect? 8. How do these issues affect these people or groups? |
2 - KrantiKranti is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides girls of Mumbai's red-light districts to become agents of change. This piece demonstrates the power of identity development and active social change.
Vocabulary: Upstander Missionary White Savior Humanitarian Aid Volunteerism, Fundraising Donations Cultural Backlash Aid work Disaster Relief NGO Protest Volunteer Grassroots Activism Letter writing / Petitions Direct Lobbying Litigation Selective Consumer Boycotts Demonstrate Civil Disobedience Agitate Career Activism |
3 - Not In our townNot In Our Town is a movement that asks students on the local level to make positive change in communities who experience the negative impacts of institutional frameworks.
Activity for Assessment: This project provides students with a template for points of entry for thinking about the issues of identity and conflict we have studied over the course of the class and how to address them. |