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WORLDVIEW:
CANADIAN WORLDVIEW
Canadians share some or all of the following characteristics,
beliefs and values:
Universal programs to care for all (healthcare, education,
social assistance, pensions, minimum wage)
We are peacekeepers, peacemakers; not militaristic
Debate then decide
Spirit or working together, spirit of confederation, working
together
Value diversity
Laws guide us
Protection of our rights and freedoms
We take time to make decisions, negotiate, not overly
aggressive
ANY OTHER IDEAS??????
A WESTERN WORLDVIEW
All people are to be treated as equals.
Individuality is important.
Freedom of speech & religion are
important rights.
Families are an important social unit.
Basic education should be available to all.
Gaining wealth is important in order to have a
pleasant & comfortable life.
Humans are superior to all other life forms.
Time is broken down into units by which lives are
organized.
Science explains the world and makes it a better
GEOGRAPHY
TIME
BELIEFS
Tells us what is right and wrong
The things we believe about life and death
Beliefs about things that become
important to us (the environment)
SOCIETY
Relationships among people
Education, medical and social services a society
provides
Way of life of a group of people (language, rules of
behavior, government, religion, arts, literature, sciences ,
traditions and everyday aspects of life we can observe)
Roles available to individuals
Who holds power?
Does everyone benefit equally?
VALUES
Something judged as important or
valuable to a certain group. (honesty)
How people act toward each other
ECONOMY
The way people produce and distribute the
goods and services they need
Financial systems
How money is earned and spent
How resources are controlled
KNOWLEDGE
The common understanding a group has based on a
shared history.
The scientific, intellectual, technological, artistic and
spiritual knowledge of the time.
How do people develop knowledge?
Who has access to knowledge?
How is it valued?
How is knowledge gained?
Where does knowledge reside?