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Social Studies/Cultural Studies:
There are no national social studies standards in the U.S. and social studies, as an academic discipline is falling far behind math and science, which are increasingly focused on in the competitive race for economic power both nationally and globally. The United World Citizens philosophy is that in today's world of global economics and global communications, a moderate understanding of history, geography, world cultures and current events are necessary to compete. The fact that social studies education in most other first world countries far surpasses ours is a significant reality. How can we know what challenges we need to overcome in order to survive economically and politically if we do not have some historical and cultural understanding of our competitors and adversaries? If, on the other hand, our intention is to make a positive contribution to our world, it is equally important to educate ourselves about that world. And so, for both self serving and humanitarian reasons, social/cultural studies are essential. This branch of the United World Citizens will deal with promotion of both formal and informal education in the areas of world cultures, history, geography, current events, anthropology, and sociology. The United World Citizens will include all aspects of environmental issues under in the category of Social Studies/Cultural Studies. There will be a particular focus on improving the 'enjoyment factor' in learning about past and present peoples and places of the world. Networking with and raising awareness of like minded concepts and organizations will be an important component of all branches of the United World Citizens.