1. Chapter 7 : Democracy and Human Rights

3. UNIT 1: Responsible Citizenship (pg115-120)

4. What does it mean to be a responsible citizen?
Aware of, respect and promote HR’s
Concerned about the welfare of others
Participate in campaigns, projects and events that fight against HR violations
Obey the law
Participate in civil and political activities
Vote in the elections
Pay your taxes

5. Are YOU A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN?
Answer this question:
Are YOU A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN?

6. 1.1. Evaluate yOur position on discrimination and HR violations
Key words: Campaigns – a planned series of actions intended to achieve a particular aim Events – planned occasions or activities Violation – interfering with a person’s rights; doing something that is against the law Projects – planned activity that have a specific purpose to improve something; usually takes place over a long time

7. 1.1. Evaluate yOur position on discrimination and HR violations…..
Bill of Rights
Cornerstone of democracy in SA
It enshrines ALL the RIGHTS of all people in SA
It affirms the values of human dignity, equality and freedom
Discrimination
When you discriminate you treat them unjustly, unfairly and inequality because you think they are different from you.
Discrimination is a HR violation

9. 1.1. Evaluate yOur position on discrimination and HR violations…..
Means hurting, disrespecting or acting against someone’s rights
Eg’s ……………

15. Refer to pg 117 – 119 in textbook Give examples of: Discussions
1.2. PaRTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS, PROJECTS, CAMPAIGNS & EVENTS WHICH ADDRESS DISCRIMINATION & HR VIOLATIONS
Refer to pg 117 – 119 in textbook
Give examples of:
Discussions
Projects
Campaigns
Events

16. EXAMPLE OF THE “ARRIVE ALIVE” CAMPAIGN OVER THE EASTER WEEKEND……

17. 1.3. Evaluation of outcomes of campaigns and events
Evaluation criteria:
Identify the aims of the campaign or event
Find out if these aims were achieved

18. Human rights day 21 march