Title: Describe the importance of belonging within society.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6) > Section: Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Description should include the

- importance of love and acceptance to human growth and development (as described in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs)
- the positive effects on human growth and development when needs are met over the lifespan (e.g., in terms of self-actualization, support systems, successful transitions)
- the negative effects on human growth and development when these needs are not met over the life span (e.g., discrimination, isolation, bullying, poor health).

Teacher Resources:

- The Positivity Project
- Character Counts

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What personal skills help build positive relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
- What unique challenges do families from diverse cultures face in the United States?
- What is the difference between tolerance and acceptance?

Communication

- How can knowledge of past events of intolerance help people avoid intolerance today?
- How have changes in societal tolerance levels affected families?

Leadership

- How can a leader be a role model for tolerance?
- What are the negative effects of using age, gender, and race as a deciding factor when selecting leaders?

Management

- How can you recognize and manage personal biases to promote greater belonging for all?
- How can programs like FCCLA’s STAND Up improve acceptance in society?