WHAT IS HUMAN DIGNITY?

IB Mission: “To develop skillful, compassionate, and innovative globally-minded students”

What is dignity?

What does this quote mean?

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world….”

“Dignity Song” written and composed by evolutionary musician Dave Stewart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftl1fhFnYu0

As you view slides, complete Frayer Model. Label the center Human

Dignity. As you view slides please fill in the following: definition,

illustration, examples, and non-examples.

Definition of

Human Dignity

Human Dignity Definition:

An individual or group's

sense of self-respect and

self-worth, physical and

psychological integrity and

empowerment. Related

Terms: Human Right, Right,

Discrimination, Hate Crime.

What examples of human dignity

do you see in these pictures?

What example of human dignity

do you see in these images?

People fight for human dignity every day.

What issues do you recognize?

People fight for human dignity every day.

What issues do you recognize?

Look at these images. Why are they

non-examples of dignity?

Look at these images. Why are they

non-examples of dignity?

Look at these images.

Why are they non-examples of dignity?

There are always two sides to an issue. Is

dignity lost or gained in this image? Explain.

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Blueprint to Life

What does this quote mean ?“Number one in your life’s blueprint, should be a deep belief in your own dignity, your worth and your own somebodiness. Don’t allow anybody to make you feel that you’re nobody. Always feel that you count. Always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance.” –Martin Luther King, Jr.

Blueprint to Life video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkIFwP_UU7s&index=44&t=11s&list=PLcPwm68Uotk0pT4DgHteV_r6QwA_rwqLZ

How did Martin Luther King

bring dignity to the human race?

March in Selma, Alabama “I have a dream” speech

Read the 7 Pillars of Dignity and Respect.

Examine each and choose one

that you would like to develop in your life.

The 7 Pillars of Dignity & Respect

Start with You. Understand how you see yourself, how others see you, and how your perception guides you, and influences your behavior.

Sweat the small stuff. Become mindful of how you respond to others and be responsible for your actions.

Build Cultural Awareness. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Find Common Ground. Work through differences and gain agreement while maintain dignity and respect.

Join the Team. Create interactions with people that are respectful of individual differences.

Lead the Way. Be inclusive with every person, in every interaction, in everything you do, every day.

Do the Right Thing. Do your part to make your organization, school, community, and sports team a better place for ALL to live, work, learn, and play.

-----Dignity and Respect Campaign Blog: https://dignityandrespect.org/the-7-pillars-of-dignity-respect

Take the Pledge (read aloud)

“I will do my part to make

our world a better place by

treating everyone with dignity

and respect.”