THROUGH AN ETHICAL LENS

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Ethics

The study of standards

of right or wrong behavior.

Morals

Having to do with

right or wrong conduct.

Value

That which has intrinsic worth,

or a principle, standard or quality

that is worthwhile.

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At its core, ethics is about relationships.

Decision-making about ethical dilemmas

is difficult and complex because it has an impact on and is affected by relationships we have with others.

Our quality of life is being shaped continuously

by the ethical behavior of those with whom we live and work.

Ethical decision-making is inherent in improving the lives of individuals,

families, the workplace and communities.

Ethical decision-making requires that we value and respect

diversity &

embrace diverse opinions.

One Frameworkby

Shapiro and Stefkovich

• Ethic of Justice• Ethic of Care• Ethic of Critique• Ethic of Profession

Ethic of Justice

• Hobbs• Kant• Dewey• Rawls• Kohlberg

Promotes the premise of rights, rules and law in making ethical decisions.

“Are the laws adequate in providing public school students healthy food and beverage choices?”

Ethic of Caring

• Noddings• Gilligan

Embraces traits of caring and nurturance.

“How can the needs of a family best be met?”

Ethic of Critique

• Brown• Paolucci• Hunt• Richards• Goodrich

Based on critical theory and encourages analysis of social class inequities.

“What are the social and economic inequities of the current minimum wage?”

Ethic of Profession

This perspective is defined by the principles for professional practice by one’s chosen profession.

“What action best reflects the code and mission of my profession?”

Family & Consumer Sciences - Brown and Paolucci

Code Of Ethics Assignment• Use the web to locate a professional

organization or group related to one of the careers in the Human Services and Resources area.

• Print off the Code of Ethics

• Work in pairs of two; complete a Venn diagram using the information you printed

• Participate in Class Discussion