Explore aspects of cultural change over time, including:
- reasons for cultural change
- examples of cultural change
- how cultural change affects youth
- how youth respond to cultural change.
| (a) |
Delineate ways in which cultures might change over time. |
| (b) |
Propose reasons for changes in cultures over time by referring to First Nations and Métis peoples and other peoples in Canada and in a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. |
| (c) |
Discuss examples of change created by cultural interaction in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, being sure to examine perspectives of both the cultural group and the host community (e.g., adjusting long-standing cultural traditions in a new environment, finding greeting cards in different languages, learning a different language). |
| (d) |
Analyze the effect on youth of changes resulting from cultural interaction, and assess the response of youth to changes resulting from cultural interaction. |
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This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD).
Content includes:
- Gender and Sexual Diversity
- First Nations and Métis Ways of Knowing
- Assumptions, Privilege and Oppression
- Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH)
- CSCH Approach to Creating Inclusive Schools