Outline

links to lecture videos here:

Civil Societies
https://youtu.be/4-tt0DSB9s4
Global Civil Societies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
RZi-9tRMeT8&feature=youtu.be
Global Citizenship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
cKku0zidGjw&feature=youtu.be
Civil Societies
https://youtu.be/4-tt0DSB9s4
Civility
Individual differentiation
made us more aware of
our humanity.

That all people,

regardless of race,
nationality geography,
income are humans.

All humans deserve to live

humane lives: a home,
safety, meals, education,
etc.
 Creating a Global Civil Society
Recognition of membership in humanity is the subjective dimension of globalization.
Globalization made us aware of what is happening in to fellow humans in other parts of the
world
 What are global issues today?
Topic Global Issue
Statelessness, countries at war over
Political Structures boundaries, who has more rights to certain
territories?
poverty, children who cannot go to school
Economic Globalization COVID-19 vs. China links?

rights and sufferings of migrant workers,

Migration refugees
COVID-19 vs. OFWs (Taiwan, HK, etc)

climate change, sustainability, global warming

Environment

Demography, Global Cities homelessness even in global cities

 Creating a Global Civil Society
▪ This awareness makes us feel responsible for
each others' situation;
▪ that we need to share in each others
sufferings
▪ without regard to their class, race,
ethnicity, or religion, but simply because
they are people
Why did the story of the soccer team trapped in the cave in
Thailand capture the interest of the world?

What were nationalities of the people that helped?

 Creating a Global Civil Society
Media play important role in helping people visualize
the plight of others and identify with them.
•Television

• Internet

•what else?

As we watch one another online in real time, we

become engaged in one another’s struggles
anywhere in the world.
The next pictures are of recipients of donations from my SOCECON 10 students
in the past…
 Creating a Global Civil Society
This makes us want to do something...
 Civil Society
Civil society is the network of voluntary
ties that differentiate a community from
the state, the family, and the economy.

An association of people bounded NOT by

interests in the state, kinship, and the
economy; in the unique position to lay
claim to moral authority from which to
judge those institutions.
 Examples of civil society addressing
social issues: Entrepreneurship?

https://www.madmonkeyhostels.com/h2o_blog/social-enterprises-philippines-
10-fantastic-enterprises-2016-2/
Examples of civil society addressing
social issues: Entrepreneurship?
How about for global issues?
poverty

peace

equality (race and

gender)

environment
CSO vs NGO
• nongovernment organizations, or civil society
organizations
• civil society: the newer, trendier and inclusive
term for private organizations engaged in
development work
CSO vs NGO
“[CSOs] can be defined to include all non-market and
nonstate organizations outside of the family in which
people organize themselves to pursue shared interests in
the public domain.
Examples include community-based organizations and
village associations, environmental groups, women’s
rights groups, farmers’ associations, faith-based
organizations, labour unions, co-operatives, professional
associations, chambers of commerce, independent
research institutes and the not-for-profit media
SOURCE: UNDP
Global Civil Societies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R
Zi-9tRMeT8&feature=youtu.be
 How about a Global Civil Society
Global civil society exists outside of societal bounds, outside of
government and the economy.
• creates the image of the global citizen.
• creates the image of humanity.
 Global Civil Society
“a vast, interconnected and multi-layered non-
governmental space that comprises many hundreds
of thousands of self-directing institutions and ways
that generate global effects. “
 Global Civil Society
• Active watchdogs, monitoring, investigating, and
publicizing the extent of problems from pollution to
human trafficking,
• Strongest in monitoring; enforcement is the most
difficult issue for civil society groups
• Some civil society groups have imposed sanctions
by withdrawing their services; difficult because it
can increase harm to victims.
International Non - Governmental
Organizations (INGOS)
Criticisms
• not accountable to anyone other than their
members.
• They are elitist
• seen as annoying bodies; putting their noses in
the business of others
• The North ’ s control over INGOs has actually
increased, leading to questions about their
relevance to the concerns of the South.
EXAMPLES
 Oxfam
Oxfam is an international confederation of 20
organizations working together with partners and local
communities in more than 90 countries. Oxfam is
determined to change that world by mobilizing the
power of people against poverty.
Faith-based Global Civil Societies
UN and INGOs
Global Citizenship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c
Kku0zidGjw&feature=youtu.be
Members or volunteers in global CSOs are
able to participate in efforts to address
global issues…

This leads us to the concept of global

citizenship…
 Global Citizenships

Societies are becoming global...

Your dreams and aspirations are global...
Your lives are global..

Being a global citizen is more than just being well-

travelled, working abroad or working for a multi-
national company.
Definitions of Global Citizenships
A global citizen is someone who is aware of
and understands the wider world - and their
place it.
▪ awareness that the
world has many
problems
▪ awareness that we are
part of these problems
▪ awareness that you can
do something about
thing
 Definitions of Global Citizenships
Taking an active role in their community, and work
with others to make our planet more equal, fair and
sustainable.
Definitions of Global Citizenships
global citizenship is all about encouraging young
people to develop the knowledge, skills and
values they need to engage with the world.

And it's about the belief that we can all make a

difference.
Inspiring Global Citizenship at Xavier
 Inspiring Global Citizenship at Xavier
How does Xavier help you become a global citizen?

What are the opportunities in Xavier that help to

become a global citizen?

Does Xavier develop the knowledge, skills and

values that you need to engage with the world?
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