Core Concepts in Civics, Ethics, and Social Justice

Apuntes

• Civics and Ethics **Collective Identity:** A shared sense of "we-ness" and belonging among individuals based on common interests, experiences, goals, and social connections. **Discrimination in Society:** A systemic problem driven by prejudice that denies individuals access to essential rights, opportunities, and services based on characteristics like race, gender, or religion. • Reasons to Fight on All Fronts - **To Uphold Fundamental Human Rights:** All individuals deserve to be treated with dignity. - **Public Health:** Discrimination leads to severe health consequences. - **Economic Prosperity and Equality:** Discrimination traps people in poverty, limiting their access to opportunities. - **Taking Care of the Community:** Preventing people from committing suicide due to discrimination. • Gender Equality Gender equality has seen significant progress with more legal reforms. For example, women’s parliamentary representation has more than doubled. **Situations Where Gender Equality Is at Risk:** - Sexual violence - Digital violence - Unhealthy health outcomes • Culture of Peace A culture of peace is a set of values, attitudes, behaviors, and ways of life that eliminate violence...