ub1, Sir Ernest MacMillan, Canada, Question:

Is everyone equal in your community? (Think of all the possibilities; sex, gender, age, race, religion, socio-economic status, etc…)

- If so, how was this equality achieved?

- If not, why not? In what ways are people unequal?

- What more could be done to improve equality where you live?

Present your findings to the group in a creative way.

* You may wish to focus your research on only one type of equality/inequality

ub2, Cosburn Middle School, Canada, Question:

Does everyone (cultural groups, gender groups, age groups, socio-economic groups etc.) in your community have a voice (equal representation)?  Why or Why not?

Are there any groups of people who don't get all of the attention they deserve? (Fair versus Equal)

How can you ensure that everyone in your community is heard (their needs are met/equal opportunities)? Provide some examples.

ub3, Nelson Mandela Park Public School, Canada, Question:

In your society, what laws are unfair to some people? (Be sure to define who "some" people are.) What can we, as students, do to help change the unfair laws in society?

ub4, Colegiul Economic Buzau, teacher Buie Roxana, Romania, Question:

Every community has groups of people who are different from the majority.How are these “different”  people treated in your community? Please explain the differences , too

ub5, Colegiul Economic Buzau, Romania, teachers Andrei Elena, Caprita Paraschiva, Question:

1) Do you think that differences in colour, religion or beliefs really matter in relations between people? 2) Can we pass over these differences? Can we create a bond between people with different beliefs and colour? 3) Can you, as an individual, accept a gay person, a Jew or a black person (or white, if you are black) next to you in the bus or in the plane? Could you be friends with such a person? 4) If you were an employee, would you make any differences when it comes to hire people? Would it matter if the solicitor would be black (or white, if you are black), yellow or Jew?

ub6, Colegiul Economic Buzau, teacher Enus Adina, Romania, Question:

How do differences of nationality, political or religious beliefs infruence the idea of friendship between people?

ub7,Colegiul Economic Buzau, teacher Ionescu Adriana, Romania, Question:

What do you think we have in common....young people from as many countries? name  at least 3 things that are the same for us and present them as nice as possible.

ub8, Morning Star School, Ghana, Question:

Is there a standstill to the unity of your country due to religious affiliation and racism?Explain.

ub2, Cosburn Middle School, Canada, Question:

In our class, we have been discussing mental health issues and equity. We want to understand the connection between mental health, access to treatment and community perceptions.

What is your opinion on mental illness and why? How might someone with mental illness be treated differently? What stereotypes are associated with mental illness? Do you think your community provides sufficient support for people with mental health issues? What can we do as members of the community to assure that people with mental illness are treated equitably?