How would you try to overcome this resistance to change

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Task:

Define the type of community that you have selected and provide a descriptive response (your neighbourhood, a faith community, your school, a school club, a sports team, etc.):

The type of community I've chosen is my school community, St. Pius X High School. In our school environment, it is a very diverse community of students and teachers, where everyone, staff included joins together not only as an institution but as a family to make a positive environment. At our school, we have a strong sense of camaraderie and support all over the school. Where we push and inspire one another to collaborate and grow as our own individuals. We make it our number one priority for equal opportunities and encourage academic excellence with an abundance of nurturing personal self-development. Not only do you learn, but we all make friends, and memories and gain many new skills and talents! To sum it up, our school motto is "To Establish All Things in Christ!" Reflecting the school's commitment to integrating our Christian values in all aspects of education, for a better understanding of a solid spiritual foundation for all students and staff.

St. Pius X High School

School in Ottawa, Ontario

Description

St. Pius X High School is a secondary school in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1958, the school, operated by the publicly funded Ottawa Catholic School Board, teaches grades 9-12. As of March, enrollment stood at around 833 students. Wikipedia

Using reliable and credible resources, find out the demographics of the community you have selected and determine its different identities. Remember to accurately credit your resources. Try to be as accurate as possible in determining the different types of people in your community in terms of gender, age, race, religion, ability, and how many there are of each type of gender, age bracket, race, etc. Be sure to include the identity types on which you will focus.

When you look at the different identities you have listed, explain which of these identities hold positions of power in your community. Are there specific groups of people who get to make critical decisions, or set the rules that have to be followed in the community? Who are the people that you would say have power and privilege in your community?

Whom would you say is marginalized in your community? ( the people of colour!)Who does not have power and is affected by a lack of equity in the community?(white people) Who needs support in your community? (PEOPLE OF COLOUR)

2. Define your theoretical approach:

THEORIES to choose from: Anti-oppression Theory Language of Equity Anti-oppression Theory Postmodern Theory Postcolonial Theory Feminist Theory Critical Race Theory Critical Disability Theory Critical Indigenous Theory

Explain why you have selected this theoretical approach. How does your approach connect to your community?

What do you hope you will achieve by using this theoretical approach?

How is diversity promoted and welcomed in your community? What, if any, are the problems with diversity in your community?
3.Voice:
Whose voice dominates in your community? Are there any specific voices that are heard more than others?

Whose voice is not heard in your community but needs to be heard? Explain why.
Is there anyone whose needs are not being met in your community? Explain your ideas about this.
How is diversity promoted and welcomed in your community? What, if any, are the problems with diversity in your community?

4)Changes:
Using your theoretical approach's ways of improving society, what changes would you make in your community in order to promote equity in your community?

Who do you think would resist these changes and why?
How would you try to overcome this resistance to change in your community?

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