Describe cross-cultural perspectives on a complex global issue Scenario DOWSE Logo You work at the Division of Water Sourcing and Education (DOWSE). Describe the water crisis and the actions local and global organizations are taking to address it. Describe the effect of the water crisis on countries and cultures around the world. Also, describe whether this has caused inequality or discrimination in these countries. Describe the role of governmental and non-governmental organizations in addressing the water crisis around the world. Discuss how the media portrays this complex global issue. Read the articles in the Supporting Materials section and the Learning Resources to learn more about the water crisis. While conducting research, keep the following questions in mind: How are cultural perspectives and facts presented? Does socioeconomic status or income play a role in access to safe, reliable water sources? Do gender, race, age, status, and other factors play a role in access to safe, reliable water sources? Do different members of society play bigger roles in water collection or access than others? How are governments organized in the regions affected by this crisis? Does this type of organization affect water management? Does culture play a role in how water management decisions are made? What issue(s) may have led to the water crisis in these regions? For example poorly managed supplies, pollution, agriculture, and population growth. What sources did you use to gather this information? What to Submit Every project has a deliverable or deliverables, which are the files that must be submitted before your project can be assessed. For this project, you must submit the following: Presentation For this project, you will submit a presentation (810 slides). You may record the presentation (710 minutes in length) or include speaker notes with your slides (about 750 to 1,000 words). You may include a combination of graphics and text to support your message. Supporting Materials The following resource(s) may help support your work on the project: Citation Help Need help citing your sources? Use the CfA Citation Guide and Citation Maker. Reading: How to Design and Deliver an Effective Presentation This document provides a list of tutorials and resources that will be useful when completing your presentation. The tutorials cover the elements of effective presentation design. Reading: 7 Reasons We’re Facing a Global Water Crisis This World Resources Institute article outlines seven causes of the global water crisis. Reading: Water Wars This podcast includes examples of places where freshwater has become more and more challenging to obtain. It also discusses the regional effects of this crisis. The podcast is the third resource on this site. A written transcript of the podcast is available: Reveal – Water Wars Reading: Cape Town Has a New Apartheid This Washington Post article outlines the water crisis in Cape Town, South Africa. It describes what people there are doing to conserve water and avoid Day Zero: the day their city runs out of fresh water.
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