What does it mean? Is it important? Individual Freedom What does it mean? Is it important?
Individual Freedom is… Wearing what you like
Individual Freedom is… Being able to choose your own religion… or none.
Individual Freedom is… Choosing a job that interests you
Individual Freedom is… Being able to say what you think
Individual Freedom is… Being given an education
Individual Freedom is… Choosing your own relationship Ask students to raise their hands to show if the images reflect freedom (Freedom is) or do not reflect freedom (Freedom is not).
Individual Freedom is… Choosing where you live
Individual Freedom is… Choosing where you go
Why is Individual Freedom important? Imagine ……..
not choosing what you can wear Imagine….. not choosing what you can wear
Imagine…. having to scrub the streets because of your religion
being told where you MUST work Imagine…
Being forced to leave your home Imagine… Being forced to leave your home
Imagine… travelling to this terrible place
Imagine ….. never being free again
Imagine… all that is left of you is
This is known as the Holocaust Between 1933 and 1945 about six million Jews were killed in Europe by Nazis, their sympathisers and people who stood by and said nothing. This is known as the Holocaust
Millions of other people were murdered including Romani gypsies, homosexuals, people with disabilities and other political and religious opponents. Total number of Holocaust victims is between 11 million and 17 million people.
Don’t let anyone: tell you what to think We must protect our individual freedoms Don’t let anyone: tell you what to think tell you which religion (or none) to choose take away your education take away your freedom of movement tell you who to love threaten you with violence
It’s important to always try your best and to respect each other. However different, we are all human beings with thoughts and feelings. You can help to create a positive and free world where everyone has an equal chance to reach their potential!
Defend individual liberty. When you see wrong-doing, speak out. The individual rights of all people, must be defended.