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Module 6: Unpacking
Module 6: Tweeting
Module 6: Translating
Module 6: Critical Thinking
Module 6: Storytelling
Module 6: Exploring
Module 6: Linking the Dots
Module 6: Adding Faith Quotes
Module 6: Inspiring
Module 6: Artistic Outreach
Module 6: Responding to Pandemics
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Module 6: Critical Thinking

Peer-to-Peer Activity: Critical Thinking

Overview

This activity consists of an enlightening critical discussion on the relationship between the key elements of Commitment VI and their impact on the principle of non-discrimination. 

Competencies

  • Participants articulate their responsibility to defend and advocate for minority groups.
  • Participants identify positive ways to counter discrimination and stay vigilant within their own sphere of influence.

INTRODUCTION

  • This is a critical discussion activity. You may want to divide a large group into smaller groups for this discussion activity. 
  • The facilitator should give participants an opportunity to think critically by asking them to reflect on their own definition of “minorities”. 
  • An additional entry point for this discussion could be to ask participants to consider the statement by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-azhar asserting the following:  “the discriminatory use of the term minorities which engenders feelings of isolation and inferiority.” (See Resources for link)

DISCUSSION

  • Choose from the following questions and topics in order to start discussion.
  • Alternatively, a facilitatory may provide their own questions based on local context. 
  1. Do the participants agree with the term “minorities”? Why or why not?
  2. Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar issued a joint statement in which they both rejected “the discriminatory use of the term minorities which engenders feelings of isolation and inferiority.” Do the participants agree or disagree with this quote? Why?
  3. Should the protection of “minorities” be replaced with the concept of equal and full citizenship rights? What would be the implications for non-citizens, such as refugees, asylum seekers, migrant workers and stateless persons?
  4. Do you feel that using the term “minorities” obstructs the objective of inclusion?
  5. Do you think there is a better term than “minorities” to use? Why or why not?
  6. If all individuals and communities enjoy equal rights, does it matter what title we give them, “minorities” or otherwise?
  7. Would you add any additional elements to  Commitment VI? What would you add and why?

CONCLUSION

Participants should record some of their thoughts in writing and determine ways that they can individually counter discrimination in their own sphere of influence. 

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