Majority Rule Minority Rights
Unit of 3 Lessons
Grade Levels:
9
10
11
12
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Fairness
Focus Question
What is a world citizen's responsibility to promote and advocate for justice and kindness?
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Unit Overview
In a civil society, it is everyone's responsibility to make sure the rights of the minority are respected and upheld, and this protection is often championed through political action by the nonprofit sector. It is in the enlightened self-interest of the majority to protect the rights of the minority because when everyone does well our society is better.
Service Experience
Prepare to volunteer in an independent sector organization that works to protect the rights of the minority.
Lessons in This Unit
Practice making a decision using principles of majority rule and minority rights.