Learning Activity 1: Ethical Assumptions and Leisure

Learning Activity 1: Ethical Assumptions and Leisure

Read the eight statements presented below and describe why you think each (individually not one encompassing statement) of these assumptions are listed at the beginning of the Textbook. Then answer the following questions below. Feel free to seek out a peer to discuss. 

• Assumption #1 (Humans): All People Deserve Our Respect
• Assumption #2 (Humans): Everyone Has the Right to Self-Determination
• Assumption #3 (Humans): No One Can Be Reduced to One Characteristic
• Assumption #4 (Ideals): Inclusion Is Good
• Assumption #5 (Ideals): Diversity Enriches Our World
• Assumption #6 (Service Providers): With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
• Assumption #7 (Service Providers): We Ought to Consider Perspectives Different From Our Own
• Assumption #8 (Service Providers): Critical and Constructive Thinking Contribute to a More Just Society

1. Which of these assumptions do you think are the most important? Identify reasons why you selected these particular assumptions.
2. Which of the assumptions have you spent limited time thinking about?
3. Select one of the assumptions. What is the relationship between that assumption and providing inclusive leisure services?