VCCCC036
Discuss challenges to and ways of sustaining a resilient democracy and cohesive society
Elaborations
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discussing the concept of ‘cohesive society’ using examples from contemporary events in Australia or in other countries to identify factors that support cohesiveness
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considering threats to Australian democracy and other democracies, such as the influence of vested interests, organised crime, corruption and lawlessness
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identifying the safeguards that protect Australia’s democratic system and society, including shared values and the right to dissent within the bounds of the law
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investigating processes by which individuals and groups resolve differences in Australian communities, for example negotiation, mediation and reconciliation
VCCCC036 | The Humanities | Civics and Citizenship | Levels 9 and 10 | Citizenship, Diversity and Identity