Thursday, October 10, 2013

What Does "Corruption" Mean?

Article: Today's topic is "corruption," particularly state corruption.

Watch this powerful 2 minute video with your kids and then discuss using the following pointers.

Discussion:
  • What does corruption mean? Corruption = "dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power."
  • A famous quote is "Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely." What does this mean? 
  • How does corruption happen? (Lack of accountability and/or absolute power) 
  • What are examples of how the Palestinian Authority is corrupt, as seen in the video? 
  • Why are people angry about this? What can be done? How do you hold a government accountable?

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