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Social Studies 7 Chapter 1 notes:

Having the ability to make choices and change your world if you think something needs to happen Ex: you can decide what career you want to have Empowerment

Authority The right to make decisions in a particular situation Ex: Personal Authority: the right to decide what happens in your own life Ex2: Legal Authority: the right to decide which laws all citizens must follow Authority

There are FIVE types of Empowerment: 1.Economic 2.Political 3.Cultural 4.Societal 5.National There are FIVE types of Empowerment:

Economics – how communities share wealth and resources they have How to gain economic empowerment: Figure out what types of work will be needed in the future Make sure you have the skills needed to take part in that economic activity 1.Economic

Politics – the way we organize the authority that we give our governments Ways to be involved in politics: Vote Write letters to politicians Call talk shows to express your opinion 2. Political

Canada is a multicultural country Canada is a multicultural country. This means that there are people from many different countries living in Canada. These people are encouraged to keep parts of their own culture. Ways for cultural groups to ensure they get their fair share of power and authority: Individuals stay active in their culture Be proud to share their traditions with others so that they will understand the culture 3. Cultural

Society – involves everything people do when they live, work and play together in communities. Societal empowerment means making sure everyone in our community is treated fairly. When people think unfair situations are occurring, they should: Take the power the law gives them Speak out about the problem 4. Societal

National empowerment – countries making sure they have the power to make decisions for themselves. Important decisions nations need to be able to make: Make its own laws Decide what to do with their natural resources Decide for itself if it should go to war if there are conflicts in the world 5. National

As you get older, the law will give you the authority to have more power in your life. BUT, having more power means having more responsibility. Ex: At 16 years of age, you can get a driver’s license. You have the power to drive but you must accept the responsibility of driving safely.

Being able to do something about your own needs, wants, opinions, beliefs and feelings. There are many ways to increase your personal empowerment: Learn all you can Work Volunteer Know your rights and responsibilities Know where to go for help Make friends Personal Empowerment

People who are disempowered feel they have no control or say in their lives. They are not able to make choices about things that matter to them. Disempowerment: