(a) |
Illustrate the forms of power (an individual or a group's ability to influence): force, authority, and influence (voice) with respect to their personal lives (e.g., force: pushing someone, saying something hurtful; authority: being elected class representative, being invited to act or speak on behalf of the group, inviting others to act or speak on behalf of the group; influence: speak out on their behalf or on the behalf of others). |
(b) |
Give examples of the forms of power (force: gangs, bullying; authority: leadership of an organization; influence: clergy, charisma) in the local community. |
(c) |
Determine traits common to individuals who are perceived as effective leaders in a variety of contexts in the local, provincial, territorial, national, or international arena. |
(d) |
Identify and examine the characteristics of local, provincial, national, and international leaders and organizations in order to:
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(e) |
Describe diverse ways in which groups and societies, especially those groups involving young people, deal with competing claims for power. |
(f) |
Explain choices young people must make in reconciling the tensions between the dominant social group and individual choice (e.g., drug and alcohol use; social relationships; academic programs, choice of extra-curricular activities, and career interests). |
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