Sunday, 6 January 2019

Day 72: "Wicked" problems and moving forward

Welcome back from your break!  Only 15 days remaining in the semester.
Presentations due next Wednesday/Thursday/

Some different SJ related current events over the past two weeks:
a) Syrian refugee families in Lebanon marrying off children to cope financially: CLICK to view
b) Millenial males cherish good health over traditional masculine traits, study says: CLICK to view
c) Indian women's wall of protest: CLICK to view

What is a "wicked" problem?

a) The math problem
b) The investment problem
c) The "Wicked problem"

How was the "wicked" problem of high rates of anemia solved in Cambodia?
Please watch the Lucky Iron Fish: CLICK to watch
Watch the TED Talk on the Lucky Iron Fish (17:41) CLICK to watch

Another view on what is a wicked problem: CLICK to watch
See the following image taken from the following website.  What makes a problem wicked: CLICK to view



When trying to solve problems, the solutions must consider all three of the following:

a) FEASIBLE - technologically possible
b) DESIRABLE - attractive and usable
c) VIABLE - economically sustainable

Moving towards a socially just world:
  • envisioning a socially just world 
  • philosophies, methods, opportunities, and examples of addressing social injustice (local, global) 
  • systemic analysis to propose solutions to cases of injustice social justice project/action plan 
  • appropriate and responsible, based on research of real needs 
  • emphasizing principles of social justice 
  • demonstrating knowledge and values learned 
  • reflecting on and articulating what they’ve learned 
  • identifying ways to apply what they’ve learned to future situations 
  • opportunities for lifelong participation in social justice

Handout: Moving towards a socially just world

UN Sustainable Development Goals: CLICK to view

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