Describe the importance of belonging within society.
Description should include the importance of love and acceptance in human growth and development, as described in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It should also include the negative effects on human growth and development when these needs are not met over the period of the life cycle. Negative effects would include examples such as discrimination and bullying.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What personal skills are needed to build positive relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
- What unique challenges do families from different cultures face in the United States?
- What is the difference between tolerance and acceptance?
- What contributes to a person’s sense of belonging?
- How can you make someone feel welcome in a group?
Communication
- What are some ways you can research cultural awareness of other groups?
- How can you explore past events of intolerance to avoid recurrences in the present and future?
- How have changes in societal tolerance levels affected families?
- How can you discover an individual’s unique qualities beyond the first impression?
Leadership
- How can a leader be a role model for tolerance?
- What are the negative effects of using age, gender, and race as a deciding factor when selecting leaders?
Management
- How can you manage your personal biases and prejudices to benefit society?
- How can programs like FCCLA’s Stop the Violence improve tolerance in society?