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An Introduction to World Issues

Explore the concept of 'issue' in global contexts, understanding varying perspectives influenced by biases and media, distinguishing facts from opinions, and analyzing biases in information sources. Learn to identify stakeholders using CREEP analysis.

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An Introduction to World Issues

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  1. An Introduction to World Issues “ISSUE” • The term “issue” refers to a question, concern, or problem that has reached the stage of dialogue or dispute between large groups/countries. PERSPECTIVE: • By studying an issue, you come to realize that there are at least two or, most often, many points of view on a situation. • These ‘perspectives’ are influenced by an individual’s history, personal bias, media, etc. • Only from studying an issue will you be able to understand the different rationales and debate the various positions.

  2. Problems vs. Issues

  3. Fact Vs. Opinion

  4. Opinion • The beliefs that people hold, and the judgments they make about events based on past experience • Opinions are subjective (emotional) because they form as a result of one’s personal outlook on life or what you were taught. • They are based on your values: (principals and moral standards) what you believe to be right or not.

  5. Fact • Knowledge that is certain and incontestable • Can be verified by measurement, observation, or personal experience • Facts are objective (non-emotional)

  6. Bias • Ever heard of an old saying : “Consider the source?” • Whose side is the source on? Are they biased??? • One sided viewpoint that is often based on experience and emotion even in the face of rational debate • Bias comes about when an issue is presented from only one point of view (usually yours) • Bias often occurs when the source only includes those facts that support their view • Consider the source…

  7. Biased or Unbiased?

  8. Biased or Unbiased?

  9. Biased or Unbiased?

  10. Biased or Unbiased? Listening to CBC announcers doing the play by play during a Leafs game….ARGGGG!!!

  11. Analysis of Issues Involves: • identifying the various factors that affect people’s views • distinguishing between fact and opinion • presenting possible plans for action • CREEP analysis allows issues to be broken up so you see major stakeholders (CREEP = Cultural/Social, Resource, Economic, Environmental, Political)

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