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What are a Global Areas
Culture, identity and community
Students might focus on the way in which texts explore aspects of family, class, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender and sexuality, and the way these impact on individuals and societies. They might also focus on issues concerning migration, colonialism and nationalism.
Beliefs, values and education
Students might focus on the way in which texts explore the beliefs and values nurtured in particular societies and the ways they shape individuals, communities and educational systems. They might also explore the tensions that arise when there are conflicts of beliefs and values, and ethics.
Politics, power and justice
Students might focus on the ways in which texts explore aspects of rights and responsibilities, the workings and structures of governments and institutions. They might also investigate hierarchies of power, the distribution of wealth and resources, the limits of justice and the law, equality and inequality, human rights and peace and conflict.
Art, creativity and the imagination
Students might focus on the ways in which texts explore aspects of aesthetic inspiration, creation, craft, and beauty. They might also focus on the shaping and challenging of perceptions through art, and the function, value and effects of art in society.
Science, technology and the environment
Students might focus on the ways in which texts explore the relationship between humans and the environment and the implications of technology and media for society. They might also consider the idea of scientific development and progress.
What is a Global Issue?
A global issue incorporates the following three properties:
It has significance on a wide/large scale.
It is transnational.
Its impact is felt in everyday local contexts.
What issues are there?
Examples of global issues
The lack of social and economic mobility for the middle class
The challenges of raising children in a digital age
The unrealistic representation of young women by global fashion brands
The rise of nationalism and xenophobia in an age of globalisation
Another way to consider Global/Local issues we can think about all sorts of things but a great place to start is the the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These are the big 17 as seen by the UN. Of course, these have spin off issues, and of course there are issues than do not even relate to this. But...
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