Title: PROTOTYPE COLUMN

What is inequality and social justice?

Watch the video about justice. Afterwards, discuss these questions in class:

1. Why is not always fair if everyone always gets the same?
2. What are the two sides of discrimination?
3. Have you witnessed or experienced discrimination yourself?

Q: Can you remember a situation in which you felt something was very unfair? Why did it feel unfair to you?
A: Yes, I can recall a time during a group project in school. I felt it was very unfair because I ended up doing most of the work while my group members did not contribute equally. Despite this, we all received the same grade. It felt unjust because the effort put in was not equally recognized or rewarded.

Justice in a democracy

Read the chat between Arsema and Max. Then discuss in class: Why do they both find it so unfair that Nina didn't win? If Thomas would really be a better class representative, shouldn't he be allowed to get the position, even if he didn't receive the most votes? What do you think?

Justice in a democracy

Probably you think it's unfair that Lucy didn't win the election because she was elected in a democratic manner. Watch the following video to learn more about the nature of democracy and democratic elections.

True/False Question

Q: The word democracy comes from the Greek words 'demos' and 'kratos'.
A: true

True/False Question

Q: In ancient Athens, all people including slaves, women, and children were allowed to vote.
A: false

True/False Question

Q: The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, prevented the King of England from doing whatever he wanted.
A: true

True/False Question

Q: Modern democracies typically divide power into two branches: legislative and executive.
A: false

True/False Question

Q: Jean-Jacques Rousseau developed the concept of the general will.
A: true

True/False Question

Q: In a functioning democracy, the majority can choose to injure its minority.
A: false

True/False Question

Q: Winston Churchill said that democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.
A: true

True/False Question

Q: Direct democracy is when people vote directly on new laws themselves.
A: true

Role play - election for mayor

Now you can take part in a democratic process yourselves. Four of you will receive the role cards listed below and present yourselves to the class in your assigned role. Give a short speech explaining to the class why you should be elected. Afterwards, the rest of the class will vote democratically.