VCECU015
Investigate why ethical principles may differ between people and groups, considering the influence of cultural norms, religion, world views and philosophical thought
Elaborations
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researching contemporary or historically significant people across a range of cultures and identifying and comparing the principles evident in the decision-making and actions of, for example, William Barak, Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, Aung San Suu Kyi
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exploring a cultural norm concerning, for example, the importance of winning, maximizing profit or teamwork, and how this may influence a decision about where duties lie or what is the best outcome
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investigating instances where individual action differed from the wider group, and the reasons for these differences, for example, in response to discrimination, corruption or bullying
VCECU015 | Capabilities | Ethical Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding Concepts