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Community 1.4

The document discusses the concept of shared identity and its role in promoting the common good within communities. It emphasizes the importance of understanding similarities and differences among individuals to foster unity and cooperation. Additionally, it outlines the benefits of shared identity, such as increased motivation, empowerment, and social transformation.

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Community 1.4

The document discusses the concept of shared identity and its role in promoting the common good within communities. It emphasizes the importance of understanding similarities and differences among individuals to foster unity and cooperation. Additionally, it outlines the benefits of shared identity, such as increased motivation, empowerment, and social transformation.

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Lesson 1.

Shared Identity
and the Common
Good
Do you think a
random act of
kindness toward
one person can
create a
significant effect
on society?
2
Do you think it is
true that social
problems exist
because people
are too
individualistic
rather than
concerned with
the common
good?
3
Through a
shared identity,
communities
can unite
toward the
common good in
which everyone
benefits.
4
The Same But Different
Let’s
Conne
ct
1.Pair up with a
classmate.
2.Talk about
your
similarities
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The Same But Different
Let’s
Conne 3. Use the following questions as a guide for your
ct discussion.
a. What are the similarities and differences
in our beliefs?
b. How are our political views the same
and different?
c. What are your life experiences that I
may have and may have not
experienced?
d. In what ways are our personalities
similar and dissimilar? 6
Let’s
Conne
ct
In your opinion, are
you more similar
than different from
your classmate?
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Let’s
Conne
ct
Why do you think it is
important to know
the differences and
similarities we share
with other people?
8
How can we
develop a sense of
shared identity and
willingness to
achieve the
common good?
9
Shared Identity

Shared identity or
collective identity is
defined as a sense
of belonging
common to a group
or a community.
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Shared Identity

National Identity

It can be referred to
as the sense of
belonging to a state
or a nation.
11
The process of forming collective identity involves:

● Cognitive definition

● Active relationship

● Emotional investments

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Cognitive Definition
Sets the framework on
individuals’ and
groups’ goals, means,
and environment of
action
13
Active Relationship

The relationship
created between
individuals and
groups involved

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Emotional Investments

The recognition of
emotions
expressed among
participants

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Benefits of Shared Identity

● Encourages generosity
by finding
commonalities with
other people
● Increases a sense of
unity and cooperation
or collective agency
among members of a
community
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Benefits of Shared Identity

● Increases one’s motivation


and overall well-being
because of its associated
fulfillment
● Allows communities to
effectively communicate and
collectively respond to the
challenges that affect them
17
Benefits of Shared Identity

● Increases group
empowerment and collective
efficacy
● Empowerment results
resilience and collective well-
being
● Results in social
transformation
18
In your own words, how would you explain
the benefits of a shared identity?

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The Common Good

Common good, also


known as:
● General welfare
● Commonwealth
● Public benefit

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The Common Good

The Common Good


● A shared benefit
received by most or all
community members
● Can either be material,
cultural, or
institutional
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