Module 6: Taking Global Action
A Good Global Citizen
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What is the job description of a global citizen?
Society expects you to become a responsible and active global citizen. What does this mean and how do you act as a global citizen?
Read
Pages 398, 400-409
- Read Figure 19-1 on page 398 inĀ Perspectives on Globalization.
- Read pages 400 to 403 inĀ Perspectives on GlobalizationĀ about how individuals and organizations can respond to globalization.
- Read pages 404 to 407 inĀ Perspectives on GlobalizationĀ about how individuals and governments can respond to globalization.
- Read pages 408 and 409 inĀ Perspectives on GlobalizationĀ about how individuals and businesses can respond to globalization.
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Please complete yourĀ Ā A Good Global CitizenĀ ForumĀ at this time.
Lesson Summary
A global citizen is asked to respond to the global issues that affect others in the world. Individuals, communities, organizations, businesses, and governments can all take on the roles and responsibilities of global citizens.
Going Beyond
Visit the Citizens4Change website for ideas on how you can respond as a global citizen. Find out different ways that people around the world can help with global issues.