A Good Global Citizen

 

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 in Perspectives on Globalization.
  • Read pages 400 to 403 in Perspectives on Globalization about how individuals and organizations can respond to globalization.
  • Read pages 404 to 407 in Perspectives on Globalization about how individuals and governments can respond to globalization.

  • Read pages 408 and 409 in Perspectives on Globalization about how individuals and businesses can respond to globalization.

 

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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.