domingo, 24 de mayo de 2009

Society and the role of the individual

In my opinon, this class provides me some important knowledge in order to contribute in a better way to the society where I live. The importance and benefits of cooperation and also the difference between this term and competition are topics that have been very interesting for me during this class. Now, I am conscious that cooperation is the key for resolve problems and it also impels people to work together to reach their individuals and common goals. Cooperation is an important element to the discourse on social action, which is the best way to give meaning to the role of the individual.

Before I was in this class, my way of thinking was very different. I thought that the problems that are in the society like: poverty, corruption, etc., were situations or problems that only concern our Government. I realize that I was wrong. All of us are responsible for the goods and bad things that happen in the place we live. If we start to think in what is the best for the ones around us instead of thinking only yn our individual interests, we are going to have transformation in our lives, because it will permit to our society to reach a maturity stage.


I would like to know in this class about, that actions make a person be social responsible, what can I do to change selfish thoughts and make them realize the importance of social actions

2 comentarios:

  1. Mariana - This is a great reflection. Your question at the end is interesting and I'd like to know what you think. This is one of the greatest challenges faced by anybody who wants to do social service. I think that resolving this challenge starts by thinking how to change your own selfish thoughts. This will give you insights into how to change those types of thoughts in others. I also think that doing things for others and feeling joy in doing that helps us change our perspective. What do you think?

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  2. Hi Justin !! I agree with you about helping others and feeling joy for that, helps to change our perspective. On the other hand, I think that the actions that make a person be social responsible are related to service and those actions that allows you to develop yourself and others. Changing my selfish thoughts by doing productive activities that contribute to society, might be a good example for others and it would probably change their selfish actions and thoughts. Just being and axmaple for others, that`s the key..

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