Future personal challenges of Global Citizenship
by Lauren Casey
PRO'S & CON'S OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AND THE IMPACT THESE HAVE ON MYSELF AND OTHERS
- My own personal definition of global citizenship
- The pro’s and con’s of global citizenship and the impact these have on self and others
A real chance to to tackle global issues
- A chance to meet new people, and make new friends..
- The impact of modern technology on global citizenship
- I feel like I can make a positive impact in the world
- Sometimes it's hard to see all the hardships i.e concern adverts
- There's so many problems in the world it's hard to take them all in, sometimes feeling like the entire world is on your shoulders
MY DEFINITION OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
GLOBALIZATION
- The process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected due to an increase in trade and cultural exchange.
Person who places their identity with a "global community" above their identity as a citizen of a particular nation or place
A Global Citizen as someone who
- Is aware of the wider world
- Has a sense of their role as a world citizen
- Respect values diversity and cultural differences
- Wants to tackle social injustice
- Lives and promotes a sustainable way of life Takes action to make the world more equal and peaceful
IMPACT OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY
- My definition of what makes a good global citizen and globalization
GLOBAL EDUCATION HAS GONE ONLINE
- You can access any news outlet online - Getting multiple perspectives
- Pro's and Con's of Global Citizenship and the impact this has on myself and others
- Non-offical news outlet - e.g. Russel Brand's "The Trews" on youtube
- The impact that current technology has on global citizenship and the world
To make a SDG picture: 'global goals alliance' app
- The world is more connected through social media - you can keep up with friends from all over the world
More info on development issues: developmenteducation.ie
More on the global goals: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/
- Social Media is a tool for activism - Many protests have been organised online (and petitions)
Youth work and global eduation: http://www.youthdeved.ie/
photo credit Nasa / Goddard Space Flight Center / Reto Stöckli