Sibika 10 - Democratic Values Contemporary Issues

Contemporary Issues

1. SIBIKA 10

2. Introduction Knowledge and concern about global issues are important as countries all over the world are becoming increasingly interdependent, not only in economic aspect but also in the areas of: Environment Politics Human rights Gender Education; and Civics and citizenship

3. Contemporary issues greatly affect all of humanity. We demand dynamic integration and requires knowledge and critical thinking when studying a particular issue to intensify the practice of DEMOCRATIC VALUES. we need to enrich our existing knowledge to widen our perspective and to come up with sound decisions that are good and for greater good. Why is it important?

4. Objective The goal of studying contemporary issues is to enrich knowledge of current issues using critical and analytical approaches. It aims to examine issues that are not limited to Social, political, economics, religious, and cultural events, This also includes issues that were considered taboo

5. Contemporary issues centers on reflective questions that challenges us to weigh Evidence, Value system; and Consequences. Objective

6. Some Benefits of Studying Contemporary Issues 1. It helps us become part of the global village Being part of the twenty-first century globalization gives us all possible access to different countries’ resources. The integration of the world economy is also leading each country to understand diversity of cultures and to avoid disputes by negotiation and agreement instead of armed conflict.

7. Some Benefits of Studying Contemporary Issues 2. It leads us to build informed opinions Acquiring knowledge of contemporary issues allows us to objectively decide where to stand on matters concerning the environment, the community, our fellow citizens, our country, and ourselves. This may influence government officials in terms of improving existing laws and provisions to make these more just and beneficial to people.

8. Some Benefits of Studying Contemporary Issues 3. It stimulates discussion Awareness and knowledge of contemporary issues encourage participation in discussions. It also gives everyone immediate feedback from both the students and the teachers.

9. Some Benefits of Studying Contemporary Issues 4. It helps us establish more personal relationships Sharing insights and objective points of view on matters that concern the society gives other people a better view of us and helps them understand us. It gives people a view of our “inner soul”, the part of us that cannot be seen during regular conversations.

10. Some Benefits of Studying Contemporary Issues 5. It helps us learn about cultural relativism The globalized twenty-first century is presented with cultural diversity and issues that can be viewed as both controversial and traditional. Knowing the issues will better equip us to understand different contexts of cultures and enlighten us on how to make a wise decision and stand on different issues.

11. Summary Contemporary issues center on reflective questions. Contemporary comes from the latin word contemporaries, com means “with” and temporaries which means “ of time”.