IDS 105 Project Scenarios Introduction In this course, you will choose one of the scenarios below and use it to complete your Project Template. Each scenario includes a detailed description of a conflict you will examine in Part Four of the Project Template. Scenario 1: School In this term, you are interacting with a diverse group of peers who come from different cultures and socioeconomic statuses and have different ability levels, learning styles, career goals, and more. You are a first-year college student and are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your coursework, extracurricular activities, and your part-time job. You have a lot of assignments and projects due in the coming weeks, and you are finding it difficult to balance everything while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle and social life. Your close friend recommended that you meet with your academic advisor. Your academic advisor is from a different culture than you and suggests that you leave your part-time job. However, you need the job to help pay for college tuition and to remain in college. Scenario 2: Personal It’s the time of year when you gather with friends and family. Recent events in the news that impact different cultures have caused differences of opinion related to issues of justice and fairness, creating conflict with those you care about. You are hosting the next holiday celebration with your family members and friends who have diverse thoughts and opinions. You and one of your relatives, who is from a different culture, have always been close. Lately, you have been having disagreements about politics. Your sister-in-law is a passionate supporter of one political party, while you align more closely with the other party. You have had several heated debates about issues that impact different cultures and identities, and you have both become increasingly frustrated with each other. One day, while having dinner together, the conversation turns to a recent controversial policy proposal. You find yourselves on opposite sides of the issue, and the conversation quickly becomes heated. You both begin to speak more loudly and interrupt each other. Scenario 3: Workplace The organization you work for is expanding and acquiring an international business, increasing the total employee population from 500 to 10,000. Employees are located in multiple states and countries across the world. A new colleague recently joined your team, bringing a different approach to work. You prefer to plan your day with a detailed to-do list, while your colleague prefers to handle tasks as they come up. These differences have led to some challenges, such as overlapping tasks and duplicated efforts, due to a lack of coordination. Finding a way to collaborate effectively, despite these differing styles, is important for both of you to be successful. Scenario 4: Create Your Own Create a scenario that shows the importance of social justice principles in a specific setting with diverse people. For example, consider a community organization where these principles are essential for promoting fairness, inclusivity, and positive relationships. In your scenario, include a conflict between the people involved that highlights the need for social justice. You can base this on current events or a personal experience, but be sure to leave out any identifying details.

Step-by-Step Guide for Part One: Social Justice

1. Select Your Scenario

You have four options:

1. School: Balancing coursework, job, and advice from an academic advisor with differing cultural perspectives.

2. Personal: Family/friends conflict over political and cultural differences during gatherings.

3. Workplace: Collaborating with a new colleague whose work style differs from yours in a large, international organization.

4. Create Your Own: Design a scenario that demonstrates social justice principles in a diverse setting.

Tip: Choose the scenario you feel most comfortable analyzing in depth, as this will carry through all parts of the project.

2. Justice, Fairness, and Equality

• Justice: Focuses on upholding what is morally and legally right.

• Fairness: Ensures impartial treatment and consideration of individual circumstances.

• Equality: Treats everyone the same regardless of circumstances.

Example: If you choose the School scenario, your explanation might include:

• Justice: Advisor providing advice based on institutional policies.

• Fairness: Considering your financial need for the job before suggesting you quit.

• Equality: Applying the same advice to all students, regardless of their situation.

3. Bias

• Explain how bias could influence decision-making or social justice in your scenario.
  Example: In the Workplace scenario, a manager might favor employees with similar work styles, impacting task assignment fairness.

4. Different Narratives

• Discuss how narratives in society, social media, or news could shape perceptions of social justice.
  Example: In the Personal scenario, political or cultural narratives in the media may influence family members’ perception of what is fair or just, escalating conflict.

5. Core Principles of Social Justice

• Include principles such as: equity, access, participation, and rights.

• Explain how they apply to your chosen scenario.
  Example: In the School scenario:

• Equity: Considering financial constraints in advice.

• Participation: Involving the student in decision-making.

• Rights: Supporting the student’s right to work while studying.

6. Communication

• Write clearly, organized, and logically.

• Use specific examples from your scenario to support points.

7. Submission

• Complete only Part One in the Project Template.

• No sources are required for Part One.

• Save and submit the document as instructed.