GROUP 6

• RESPONDING TO SOCIAL CHANGE
• POLITICS

  Politics of Conflict, Mediation in Politics, Mediation's Role in Political Affairs
• EDUCATION


  as an Instrument, Impact, Culture, Role in Advancement and Social Transformation
• ECONOMICS


  Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy for Students, Financial Literacy in Schools and Parental Involvement
• SOCIAL CHANGE


  is a modification or alteration in social structure, social system and life-patterns of people
• THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL CHANGE WAS INTRODUCED BY

  • August Comte
  • Herbert Spencer
  • Karl Marx
• 3 IDEAS OF Social Change

  • Idea of decline or degeneration
  • Idea of cyclic change
  • Idea of continuous progress
• IDEA OF DECLINE OR DEGENERATION


  In religious terms, the fall from an original state of grace. Societies are constantly moving through these growth, decline, and renewal cycles.
• IDEA OF CYCLIC CHANGE


  Societies go through predictable stages similar to a life cycle: birth, growth, maturity, and decline
• IDEA OF CONTINUOUS PROGRESS


  It means that society keeps improving over time
• Factors of Social Change

  • GEOGRAPHICAL FACTORS
  • BIOLOGICAL FACTOR
  • DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS
  • TECHNOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC FACTORS
  • IDEOLOGICAL FACTORS
  • PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
  • WAR
• PATTERNS OF SOCIAL CHANGE

  • Cyclic change
  • One-directional change
  • Combined patterns of change
• POLITICS


  The collection of people that hold various positions in the government and work toward passing laws and advancing other agendas that aim to regulate human society and improve our standard of living
• WHY IS POLITICS IMPORTANT?

  Politics affects many lives and the decisions made by political leaders can impact individuals and communities in various ways. Furthermore, politics can influence social norms and values, as well as the distribution of resources and opportunities.
• POLITICS AND SOCIAL CHANGE


  Social change in a political context refers to the transformation of social structures, cultural norms, values, and institutions that occurs through political processes and actions.
• Some key responses of politics to social change

  • Policy Reform and Legislation
  • Political Movements
• THE POLITICS OF CONFLICT

  Social change can lead to conflict, as different groups may have competing interests and visions for the future. Politics plays a critical role in managing these conflicts, facilitating dialogue, and finding resolutions that are acceptable to diverse stakeholders.
• Mediation


  A voluntary and private method where an impartial third party, referred to as a mediator, assists conflicting parties in communicating and negotiating toward an agreement that benefits everyone involved.
• Mediation in Politics


  Refers to the influence and dynamics of power, interests, and relationships among all parties involved in the mediation process. It encompasses how political factors, such as beliefs, agendas, and alliances, shape the negotiation, decision-making, and outcomes within the mediation context.
• Mediation's Role in Political Affairs

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Facilitating Dialogue
• Characteristics of Mediation in Encouraging Responsibility and Accountability

  • Equal Participation
  • Empathy and Understanding
  • Justice and Trust
• What is Economics?
• Importance of studying Economics

  Economists provide information and forecasting to inform decisions within companies and governments. This knowledge of economics– or economic intelligence is based on data and modeling.
• Economics influences

  • Informs decisions
  • Influences everything
  • Impacts industries
  • International perspective
• Financial Literacy


  The knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to make informed and effective decisions regarding personal finance. It encompasses a range of topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, insurance, taxes, and understanding financial products and services.
• Financial Empowerment


  Goes beyond knowledge to include confidence and the ability to use this knowledge wisely in practical settings.
• Financial Literacy Concepts

  • BUDGETING
  • SAVING
  • INVESTING
  • DEBT MANAGEMENT
• Importance of Financial Literacy for Students

  Financial literacy provides students with a solid foundation for managing their money wisely, allowing them to avoid common financial pitfalls and make informed decisions from an early age. It also helps with debt management, empowering decision-making, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Promoting Financial Literacy in Schools

  • Comprehensive Curriculum
  • Practical Applications
  • Personal Finance Resources
  • Guest Speakers and Workshops
  • Collaboration with Financial Institutions
• Parent Involvement


  Parents play a crucial role in cultivating financial literacy among students. By leading by example, discussing financial matters openly, and involving children in age-appropriate financial discussions, parents can instill healthy financial habits and values.
• EDUCATION


  The process of development and improvement in learning which encompasses the field of knowledge and skills to be able to fully bring out and develop our full potential.
• TYPES OF LEARNING

  • FORMAL LEARNING
  • INFORMAL LEARNING
  • LIFELONG LEARNING
• SOCIAL CHANGE


  The continuous change of societal norms, beliefs, behaviors, and systems. It includes transformations in how people think, act, and interact within groups and larger social systems.
• PUBLIC RELATIONS


  All about managing how organizations, businesses, or individuals communicate with the public. It involves building positive relationships, shaping perceptions, and getting the right messages to the right people.
• EDUCATION AND CULTURE


  Education is universally acknowledged as a human right and an important force for development and transformation. Culture refers to the shared beliefs, customs and values that shapes a group's identity and behaviors.
• EDUCATION AND CULTURE SHAPES EACH OTHER
• PUBLIC RELATION ASPECT
• Social change


  Transformation of societal structures, norms, values, and behaviors over time
• Social change


  • Can be gradual or rapid, planned or spontaneous, and can have both positive and negative consequences
• Activism


  Individuals or groups advocating for specific causes in order to bring about desired changes in society