Chapter 21: Your globalizing World

Chapter 21:
Your globalizing World

​Textbook Pages: 344-361

Chapter Introduction

Read the chapter introduction on pages 344-345

​Reflect on how you've interacted (or might interact) with organizations, government, and businesses around global issues like climate change, human rights, poverty, or sustainability. You'll be asked to share real or possible examples.

Open Ended

Have you ever done anything with or for a global organization (like Red Cross, WWF, UNICEF, etc.)? If yes, what? If no, what might you do in the future?

Open Ended

Have you ever taken action or spoken to government (MP, city council, petition, etc.) about a global issue? If yes, explain. If not, could you imagine a reason you would?

Open Ended

Do you make choices about what businesses to support based on things like the environment, labour rights, or child welfare? Give an example.

Poll

Which area do you feel you have the most influence over?

• organizations

• government

• businesses

• I don't feel I have any influence

Taking action through organizations

Responsible citizenship through individual actions is most effective when it is combined with others.

That is not to say that one person cannot make a difference (e.g. recycling personal household products), but that often individuals can make a far greater impact if they work through or become part of a large organizations responding to problems on a global scale.

Key Term: Global Challenges

Global challenges are complex problems that affect people across national boundaries and require international cooperation to solve. Examples include climate change, poverty, human rights violations, pandemics, and water scarcity.

Key Term: Boycott

A boycott is a form of protest in which people refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to express disapproval or push for change.

Key Term: Mission Statement

A mission statement is a short, clear statement of an organization's purpose and core values. It explains what the organization does and why it exists.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a global challenge?

• Local tax reform

• Provincial school funding

• Street parking regulations

• Climate change

Multiple Choice

Why might consumers organize a boycott against a company?

• To protest unfair or unethical practices

• To boost advertising for the company

• To increase the company’s profits

• To show loyalty to a local brand

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a mission statement?

• To describe a product in detail

• To define the goals and purpose of an organization

• To list all of a company’s employees

• To compare profits over time

Textbook

Read pages 346-348

Key Term: Intergovernmental Organization (IGO)

An Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) is a structure created by a treaty or agreement between multiple countries that work together on common issues such as peacekeeping, development, health, or trade. Examples include the United Nations, NATO, and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an intergovernmental organization (IGO)?

• World Health Organization

• Greenpeace

• Amazon

• Red Cross

Taking action through Government

• Citizens can influence government by:

  • Voting for leaders who prioritize global issues

  • Signing petitions and participating in advocacy campaigns

  • Contacting Members of Parliament (MPs) to express concerns

  • Joining or supporting organizations that promote global justice

• Governments can respond to global challenges by:

  • Making laws that align with global human rights and environmental standards

  • Funding foreign aid to support health, education, and crisis relief in developing countries

  • Applying diplomatic pressure on other governments to uphold human rights

  • Collaborating through Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) like the United Nations to address global problems collectively

Multiple Choice

What is the name of your federal Member of Parliament for Wood Buffalo?

• Heather McPherson

• Burton Bailey

• John Barlow

• Laila Goodridge

Textbook

Read pages 351-353

Taking action through Business

• How Can Businesses Respond to Global Challenges?

  • In a globalized world, companies are more powerful and more visible than ever.

  • A matter of Debate: Should businesses exist solely to generate profit for shareholders, or do they have a responsibility to the communities and environments they affect?

  • Increasingly, consumers and citizens expect ethical practices: fair wages, safe working conditions, and concern for human rights.

  • Businesses have the potential to play a significant role in addressing global problems such as poverty, climate change, and labor exploitation.

Textbook

Read pages 354-356

The Last section of theTextbook

Finish the textbook by reading pages 356-360