Mr Singh
Mr Singh was born in this South African province, famous for its coastline, mountains and the city of Durban.
What is KwaZulu-Natal?
A group of students argues that New Zealand should do more to protect native forests because losing habitats threatens native birds and plants.
What is an environmental point of view?
At the age of 14, Ms Hurst started her first job pumping gas at BP. Her hourly wage was the youth minimum wage at the time — an amount that might make today's teenagers gasp!
What is $3.75 an hour?
You walk into a lift and, without anyone telling you to, you usually face the doors rather than standing face-to-face with the other passengers. This unwritten expectation about how to behave is an example of this.
What is a social norm?
This ideology emphasises individual freedom, individual rights, democracy and limited government intervention in people's lives and the economy.
What is liberalism?
Before becoming a teacher, Mr Singh studied these three subjects at Victoria University of Wellington: Political Science, International Relations and this language-focused subject.
What is linguistics?
A small-business owner argues that the government should reduce taxes because high costs make it harder for businesses to employ people and remain profitable.
What is an economic point of view?
Ms Hurst is the mum of three children. She has two of these and one of these.
What is two boys and one girl?
A teenager starts using the same slang, clothing styles and music as their friends because they want to fit in with the group. This process of learning and adopting behaviours from others is known as this.
What is socialisation?
This ideology generally values tradition, social stability and gradual rather than rapid change. It argues that established institutions can provide order and continuity.
What is conservatism?
Known for confidence, leadership and perhaps a slightly dramatic entrance, Mr Singh was born under this zodiac sign.
What is Leo?
A Māori community leader argues that schools should give greater recognition to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Māori history because these are important parts of New Zealand's cultural identity.
What is a cultural point of view?
In the early 2000's during winter, Ms Hurst undertook this epic railway journey, travelling from Beijing all the way to Moscow.
What is the trans-siberian railway?
You are much more likely to laugh at a joke when everyone around you is laughing — even if you didn't initially think it was funny. This tendency to change your behaviour or opinions to fit in with a group is called this.
What is conformity?
This ideology argues that wealth and resources should be distributed more equally throughout society and that the state should play an important role in reducing social and economic inequality.
What is socialism?
Mr Singh was living in this Italian city when COVID-19 changed his plans. He returned to New Zealand, trained as a teacher, and never left teaching.
What is Firenze (Florence)?
A historian argues that New Zealand's current relationship between Māori and the Crown cannot be understood without considering colonisation, the Treaty of Waitangi and historical breaches of Māori rights.
What is a historical point of view?
Known for adventure, curiosity, independence and a love of travel, Ms Hurst was born under this zodiac sign.
What is Sagittarius?
A child is repeatedly told that boys are naturally better at sport while girls are naturally better at caring for others. Over time, these expectations can influence the opportunities and behaviours of both groups. This is an example of how society creates these.
What are gender roles?
This ideology places strong emphasis on the importance of the nation, national identity and loyalty to one's country. It argues that the interests and independence of the nation should be prioritised.
What is nationalism?
After leaving Howick College for this prestigious Auckland school, Mr Singh hopes to spearhead the development of a new subject bringing together three subjects particularly suited to his background: Civics, Politics and this branch of study concerned with big questions about knowledge, ethics and existence.
What is Philosophy?
A New Zealand voter argues that lowering the voting age to 16 would strengthen democracy by giving young people a greater voice in decisions that affect their future. Another voter argues that the voting age should remain at 18. These competing views are primarily concerned with this aspect of society.
What is a political point of view?
Ms Hurst is currently completing her Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching at the University of Auckland. Her specialist teaching subject is this field, which she originally studied as part of her Bachelor of Recreation Management.
What is Psychology?
Two students receive the same exam result. One has parents who can afford private tutoring, a quiet study space and a laptop. The other works part-time to help support their family and shares a bedroom with three siblings. Although both students are equally capable, their different circumstances affect their opportunities. This illustrates what broader Social Studies concept?
What is social inequality?
A person argues that society should be organised around the complete abolition of social classes, with resources collectively owned rather than controlled by private individuals or businesses. This ideology seeks to create a society based on common ownership and economic equality.
What is communism?