What Is Fairness?
Fairness is an increasingly discussed issue in U.S. society today. With growing inequality around the world, a discussion of what is fair is vital to understanding democracy and the kind of culture we want to have. In this critical examination of what constitutes "fairness," students learn the difference between "fair" and "equal" and that sometimes what is fair is not always equal for everyone. While it may be true that "life isn't always fair," a more fair society makes for a healthier democracy.
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What Is Fairness?
Fairness is an increasingly discussed issue in U.S. society today. With growing inequality around the world, a discussion of what is fair is vital to understanding democracy and the kind of culture we want to have. In this critical examination of what constitutes "fairness," students learn the difference between "fair" and "equal" and that sometimes what is fair is not always equal for everyone. While it may be true that "life isn't always fair," a more fair society makes for a healthier democracy.
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What Is Fairness?

What Is Fairness?

by Joshua Turner
What Is Fairness?

What Is Fairness?

by Joshua Turner

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Overview

Fairness is an increasingly discussed issue in U.S. society today. With growing inequality around the world, a discussion of what is fair is vital to understanding democracy and the kind of culture we want to have. In this critical examination of what constitutes "fairness," students learn the difference between "fair" and "equal" and that sometimes what is fair is not always equal for everyone. While it may be true that "life isn't always fair," a more fair society makes for a healthier democracy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781538342749
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 07/30/2019
Series: Principles of Democracy Series
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 7 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

What is Fairness? 4

Does Fair Mean Equal? 6

What is Unfair? 8

Fairness in Everyday Life 10

Fairness in a Democracy 12

Getting What you Want 14

Life Isn't Always Fair 16

Being Fair to Others 18

Being Fair to Ourselves 20

Why Fairness is Important 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Websites 24

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