Worldview and Worldview and DecisionsDecisions

Differing ViewsDiffering Views

In our society different political beliefs have their origins in different cultural traditions

These are based on some of the major worldviews

European View:◦linear – one dimension◦Secular – concerned with life and worldly matters◦Analyical System

◦Values competition◦Based on patriarchy (father is the supreme authority in the family)

◦The rights of the individual are the most important.◦Decision making is centralized

Aboriginal WorldviewAboriginal Worldview

Aboriginal View:The idea that everything is interrelated is

central to this worldviewThis idea is known as the “sacred circle”The culture believed in equality and

harmonyDecision making is decentralizedIndividual rights and group welfare were

highly valued

Conflict ResolutionConflict Resolution

In decision making there will not always be an agreement. We need to think about Conflict Resolution. These worldviews lead to different methods of resolving conflict and ultimately making decisions.

Conflict ResolutionConflict Resolution

In a traditional patriarchal society decision

power is granted to a small group◦A ruling class

Traditional aboriginal societies decentralize power so that no one person (or small group) has power over the entire group.

Conflict ResolutionConflict Resolution

In all of the liberal democracies of the world several groups compete for power and the mandate to make decisions

What are some examples of each of these decision making processes ?◦Traditional patriarchal society◦Traditional aboriginal societies

Research AssignmentResearch Assignment

In groups of two research the decision making of the Iroquois Confederacy.

Will be out of 14 marks