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- As a citizen who has rights you need to be aware that others have the same rights and you therefore have responsibilities to respect others rights
- You also have responsibilities to yourself, your family and friends
- Â Knowing and understanding those responsibilities can be confusing at times and it is always a good idea to ask or help or look for explanations if you are not clear about any of your rights or responsibilities
- Some examples of your responsibilities are
- Understanding the rights and responsibilities linked to a particular role e.g. as a pupil, student, trainee, employee or someone seeking work
- These are usually explained to you during an induction session and/or in an organisation’s handbook
- Using moral values, such as fairness, honesty, truth or justice, in a particular situation
- Understanding and respecting others from different cultures, nations, gender, religions, ethnicities and communities than your own
- Combating prejudice and discrimination
- Being aware of bias in information sources and the media
- Managing your money/finances
- Being aware of and thinking about risks and uncertainty when making a choice or decision
- Trying to understand the results/consequences once decisions or actions have been made, both for you and for others
- Deciding the best way to deal with problems and issues
- Learning to understand how to cope with change, even when you do like or agree with the change.
