Global Citizenship, Ethics, and Society Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key terms related to global citizenship, ethics, social inclusion, technological innovation, media literacy, sustainability, and human rights as found in the lecture notes.

global citizen

A person who understands and cares about issues affecting the whole world.

citizenship

The rights and responsibilities of belonging to a country or community.

ethics

Moral principles that help people decide what is right or wrong.

responsibility

A duty or obligation to do something correctly.

accountability

Being responsible for your actions and accepting the results.

justice

Fair treatment according to the law and moral principles.

equity

Giving people the support they need to have equal opportunities.

fairness

Treating everyone in an honest and equal way.

diversity

The presence of different cultures, backgrounds, or ideas.

inclusion

Making sure everyone feels welcome and valued.

empathy

The ability to understand another person's feelings.

respect

Showing consideration and appreciation for others.

cooperation

Working together to achieve a common goal.

volunteer

A person who helps without receiving payment.

community

A group of people living or working together.

solidarity

Supporting other people, especially during difficult times.

tolerance

Accepting beliefs or behaviors different from your own.

compassion

Sympathy and a desire to help people who are suffering.

awareness

Knowledge or understanding of a situation or issue.

identity

The qualities and beliefs that make a person unique.

culture

The traditions, language, and customs of a group of people.

heritage

The history and traditions passed down through generations.

background

A person's family, education, or life experiences.

beliefs

Ideas or opinions that people think are true.

stereotype

A fixed and often unfair idea about a group of people.

prejudice

An unfair opinion about someone before knowing them.

discrimination

Treating people unfairly because of who they are.

acceptance

Welcoming and respecting people as they are.

belonging

Feeling accepted and included in a group.

minority

A smaller group within a larger population.

artificial intelligence (AI)

Technology that allows computers to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.

automation

Using machines or software to do work automatically.

algorithm

A set of instructions a computer follows to solve a problem.

innovation

A new idea, method, or product.

cybersecurity

Protecting computers and information from online attacks.

privacy

The right to keep personal information private.

efficiency

Doing something well with little waste of time or resources.

machine learning

A type of AI that learns from data without being directly programmed.

data

Information collected for analysis or decision-making.

digital literacy

The ability to use digital technology effectively and safely.

media literacy

The ability to understand and evaluate information from the media.

fake news

False information presented as real news.

misinformation

False information shared without the intent to mislead.

disinformation

False information shared intentionally to mislead people.

source

The person or place where information comes from.

evidence

Facts or information that prove something is true.

bias

A preference that makes information unfair or one-sided.

credibility

The quality of being trustworthy and believable.

headline

The title of a news article.

fact-checking

The process of verifying whether information is true.

sustainability

Using resources in a way that protects the future.

climate change

Long-term changes in Earth's climate caused mainly by human activity.

renewable energy

Energy that comes from natural sources that do not run out.

pollution

Harmful substances released into the environment.

recycling

Turning waste into new materials or products.

biodiversity

The variety of plants and animals in an ecosystem.

conservation

Protecting nature and natural resources.

carbon footprint

The amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person or activity.

ecosystem

A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

resources

Materials or energy used to meet people's needs.

human rights

Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person.

freedom

The power to act, speak, or think without unfair restrictions.

human rights justice

Fair treatment under the law.

human rights equity

Fair support based on people's different needs.

opportunity

A chance to achieve something.

access

The ability to use or obtain something.

healthcare

Medical services that help people stay healthy.

poverty

The condition of not having enough money or resources.

dignity

The state of being respected and valued.

law

A system of rules created by a government.

decision

A choice made after thinking carefully.

choice

The act of selecting between different options.

consequence

The result of an action or decision.

impact

The effect something has on a person or situation.

outcome

The final result of an event or process.

risk

The possibility that something bad may happen.

benefit

A positive result or advantage.

alternative

Another option or possibility.

decision-making responsibility

Being accountable for your actions and decisions.

solution

A way to solve a problem.