The solidarity mode of living

This short digital learning unit provides a playful insight into the concept of a solidarity-based way of life. An animated video explains what this concept means and how it connects global justice with ecological economics. Afterward, participants can discuss various aspects of combating exploitation and social inequalities, fair redistribution of resources, and taking responsibility on both global and local levels. This microlearning is also available on our Instagram. For a more in-depth exploration of the topic, we recommend the “Global Justice” method.

Tips for instructors

The way we learn about social processes is changing—and so are our educational media. Global learning is increasingly taking place in digital spaces, but how can power-critical education make the leap into everyday formats like social media?

Young people and young adults are increasingly acquiring knowledge through social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. This opens up an opportunity for global learning: By engaging learners in their everyday environments, access to global perspectives becomes more inclusive, and individuals gain a clearer sense of their role and agency.

For this reason, we have adapted some of our methods into small, digital learning units: memes, infographics, and short videos on climate justice, global inequalities, and distribution issues. These microlearnings allow for small learning steps that, through playful and humorous elements, encourage reflection and engagement with broader educational goals. They can serve as discussion starters for workshops, as follow-up materials, or as inspiration for independent research.