In this unit, you will examine individual and collective rights in Canada and whether the values of liberalism are still viable (workable and effective) considering modern issues. You have your rights protected in Canada as long as you obey the laws of our country. And there's the challenge.
In a liberal society, individuals have a duty to act as responsible citizens with liberal values.
Are individuals free to do as they please if they are disrupting the rights and freedoms of other people?
Does liberalism still work when a society is threatened by such things as terrorism or poverty and debt?
Do individual rights and freedoms need to be limited for the common good?
In this unit, you will explore the extent to which the values of liberalism are viable in a contemporary world:
Are the values of liberalism viable?
Big Ideas:
- Appreciate various perspectives regarding the viability of the values of liberalism.
- Appreciate various perspectives regarding the promotion of liberalism within political and economic systems.
- Explore the extent to which governments should promote individual and collective rights.
- Evaluate the extent to which the values of liberalism are viable in the context of contemporary issues.
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