ABSTRACT
Thirdly, geography teachers should acknowledge that in our disorganised capitalist society the foundations of social structure and agency are shifting from the sphere of production to that of consumption. Identity and politics are increasingly focused on the goods and services people consume, the images and meanings that surround these commodities, and related issues of trust, risk and quality of life. The old politics of distribution, government and political parties has partly given way to the new politics of risk, governance and the public sphere, but the new guidance on citizenship fails to adequately reflect this change (Lent, 1998). The politics of GM foods (see Box 10.13) suggests that style, image and presentation are everywhere and that, for young people particularly, the body is increasingly a statement of power, freedom, lifestyle, pleasure and identity. Disorganised capitalism encourages and requires more fragmented,
Some proposed outcomes relating to citizenship and stewardship
By the end of key stage 3 pupils should:
• Acknowledge their personal and collective responsibilities in relation to the social, economic and environmental health of their community and value their participation in activities that enhance its sustainability;
• Know how decisions about social, economic and environmental issues are made, that they impact on each other, and how they can be influenced locally and nationally through direct or indirect participation;
• Know how considerations of sustainable development, stewardship and conservation currently affect environmental planning and management.
