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Topic 30: Democracy as the basis of Social Life
Condicions for democracy
Processes in which the people claim the right to govern themselves
Form of goverment in which an authority is chosen by the citizens to ensure their
Much more than voting
Must meet the needs of all people, especially the poorest
Democratic values
Freedom and Equality
Equality: all people should be treated in the same way, but recognizing that we have differences
Freedom: Ability of all people to act and decide according to what they think and feel, provided that they don't harm others and accept that other people have the same freedom
Equity and Solidarity
Equity: People are different, but that makes is neither superior nor inferior, but implies that our particular needs are recognized
Solidarity: Assume the problems of people, communities or peoples as their own. Stop thinking only of ourselves, feel like part of the community, responsible with it, commited to contribute
Integral Democracy
Democracy is also respect for nature
Democracy not only implies political rights but also equity and social justice
The existence of democracy is identified with the validity of a Constitution and a legal order or with the holding of elections
Equality must also be given to the situation of the various components of society
Democracy in our Daily Life
Living democratically is a complex task that implies respecting the ideas of others and recognizing that we will not always achieve a total agreement and that the disagreement is not negative
Democracy is not only a form of government but also a way of life. In all possible spaces, we must exercise democratic values and make decisions to take responsibility for our community
