Examine the concept of empowerment- task 2, p. 43 by Elisabetta Tommaseo https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os Post your group's answer to the questions en-us 2021-12-05 12:29:26 UTC 2023-11-07 10:17:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4aa.png Describe: what does empowerment mean? elisabettatommaseo https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929487148
Giving people power and control over their own lives and also the support they need and that is right for them. 


Authority/ Power given to someone to do sth

]]> 2021-12-05 12:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929487148 Compare: which phrases mean the same as or the opposite of empowerment? elisabettatommaseo https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929487573 synonym: give someone power, make someone aware of their rights
antonym: take power from someone, to be deprived of our own rights
 ]]> 2021-12-05 12:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929487573 Analyse: what do you need for empowerment? elisabettatommaseo https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929488425
Self-awareness/-confidence, resilience, stable relationships, mental support, resources ( finantial, social), stable living conditions.
It applies to individuals and to states.

Money, a high position in society and in the business world, also a strong voice to speak up for other people who may need help. 
A democratic political system and freedom of speech.

]]> 2021-12-05 12:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929488425 Associate: what do you associate with the concept of empowerment? elisabettatommaseo https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929488966
For women: being able to build/ shape/ create your live, make your own living, getting independence from their partners and social expectations 

insults are used in a different context to empower the formerly offended people ( kanacke, n... word used by Black people as a positive expression, same goes for bitch used by women to describe a successful woman)


Children getting older: getting independent from their parents

]]> 2021-12-05 12:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929488966 Argue: why is empowerment usually a good thing? How might it be dangerous? elisabettatommaseo https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929489270
Danger: Riots during social changes (upheaval), people might abuse their power

diversity of opinions is well represented
empowerment makes people aware of an injustice and helps to bring about change

]]> 2021-12-05 12:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929489270 Apply: what can empowerment be used for? elisabettatommaseo https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929489638 to inspire / encourage people to stand up for their opinion

it helps society to have human rights respected by everyone 

it helps close tha gap between privileged and disadvantaged people - to have more equality]]> 2021-12-05 12:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elisabettatommaseo/y04dfn4xvmcx79os/wish/1929489638