1 hour and 30 minutes
Participation in Society
2.1.4. Applying ways of coping with perceived inequality in society
2.1.5. Understand ways to overcome barriers in equal opportunities offered by the society.
Activity 1: Equal Opportunities
- Welcome
- Group Work: The facilitator splits the class in groups of 4. Each group must share experiences where they feel that they were not treated equally. Each group presents the cases identified to the class.
- The facilitator presents the definition of equal opportunity “Equal opportunity. Equal opportunities means that every person has access to the same opportunities in life regardless of their status in society or their individual characteristics such as race, gender, disability or religious beliefs.” Discussion follows on the cases presented having in mind the definition.
- Discussion of each case: Was it unfair treatment? Is it rightful to believe that the case did not offer equal opportunities to all? If yes, how do you cope? If not, why it was not unfair treatment.
- Discussion: How to we overcome barriers in equal opportunities offered by society.
Time: 45 minutes
Activity 2: Project on Participation
- The facilitator presents the following scenario in the class: “A series of seminars was organized by the community for migrant women to learn Greek. As there were many candidates, the organizer decided to use the first come first serve rule. It is noted that access to handicapped people was not available since the seminars would be hosted in an old building with a very small elevator and a wheel chair could not fit in it.”
- Discussion: Does the case presented offers equal opportunities to all? What would you change or not change so that the process provides equal access to all?
Time: 45 minutes
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