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Reconciling our Global Position and the Common Good [MS]

This course is designed to be an introduction to the concepts of power and privilege. We recognise the prevalence of social injustices present in all societies that this topic can open up sensitive topics for people from their experiences or issues they’re passionate about.

While this course does not want to be dismissive of those issues, we recognise that many issues surrounding power and privilege can be complex and it is beyond the scope of this course to adequately provide a forum to address or debate specific topics. We would advise facilitators to set some guidelines for participants to manage expectations and ensure conversations are sensitive and respectful towards one another.

We hope this course provides a meaningful introduction to how we can begin to identify, define and understand how power and privilege is enacted in the world around us. This course’s intent is not to blame, shame or pass judgement on anyone, but simply to allow for meaningful conversation and reflection for participants who are wanting to look deeper into structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice.

Remember, the outcome of this course is not to determine what’s right and wrong, but to equip participants with an introductory framework to consider structures of power and privilege in society.

Learning Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Objectives
    • Participants will learn how they can advocate within their own social position.
    • Participant will be able to understand more about power and the privilege.
    • Participants will better understand what it means to listen to the voices of the unheard.
Learning Outcomes
  • Participants will learn a framework for reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages experienced by certain groups or identities.
  • Participants will recognise position, access, and influence as being key determinants of the amount of social power one has.
  • Participants will be able to articulate their spheres of influence and be prepared to use them in ways that support marginalised groups and people.

Course Content

Lesson 1 – Who Am I?  20min
This activity encourages us to think about who we are and how we can relate to others who experience different circumstances to us, and how we use our global voice to amplify the voices of those who are perhaps unheard.
Lesson 2 – Comparative Advantages  20min
Discussion around what are some of the perceived advantages between living in different countries and cultures that are sometimes presented.
Lesson 3 – Defining Power and Privilege  30min
Participants will discuss and consider how power and privilege are associated with various social positions in society.
Lesson 4 – Defining Power  30min
Power comes through the ease of access to people, knowledge and resources. People’s ability to access certain knowledge, resources or influence people and their actions can help another group or hinder it.
Lesson 5 – What Are My Spheres of Influence?  20min
Participants will consider the concepts of social power and their own networks
Lesson 6 – So How Do We Respond to Privilege?  45min
Bible study on how Jesus has called us to respond to power and privilege, through reflecting on a podcast & scripture.
Lesson 7 – Further Resources
Further resources
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