Section – C
C.1. On the basis of your listening to the information about the Tolerance Foundation, complete the pamphlet given below.
(a) What is Tolerance Foundation?
- It is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation.
- It is an open fellowship of people who wish to implement positive changes in society by the means of civic activity, non-violence, honesty and inventiveness.
(b) Who are the members?
- teachers
- theologists
- journalists
- psychologists
- social workers and so on.
(c) Who can join the Foundation?
Citizens who:
- believe that the initiative of ordinary people has its purpose.
- aim at mutual tolerance and respect among people.
(d) The Foundation’s activities are:
- public meetings designed to react to immediate need.
- concerts against racism.
- social and psycho-therapeutic projects that help people afflicted by violence.
- publications for children and adolescents.
- holding research, seminars, and exhibitions.
C.2. Discuss with your partner how you can spread this message of mutual tolerance and respect among your friends and relatives. If you were given an opportunity to be a member of the “The Tolerance Foundation’, what would you do to implement positive changes in the society?
If I become a member of the Tolerance Foundation, I would:
- Organize awareness campaigns in schools, colleges, and local communities to educate people about the importance of mutual tolerance and respect.
- Encourage open discussions where people of different backgrounds can share their views and understand each other better.
- Use social media to spread positive messages, stories of kindness, and information about non-violence and unity.
- Hold workshops and street plays to show how intolerance harms society and how empathy and cooperation can bring peace.
- Promote inclusive events like cultural festivals where everyone participates regardless of religion, caste, or background.
- Collaborate with teachers and students to create a more accepting and respectful school environment.
- Support victims of discrimination through counselling and community support groups.
C.3. It is said that ‘Charity begins at home’. While spreading the message of mutual tolerance, do not forget to be tolerant yourself! Can you think of a few things/situations/circumstances where you need to be more tolerant? List a few of them below.
I think I need to be more tolerant while standing in a queue for drinking water.
Certainly! Here are a few more situations where I think I need to be more tolerant:
- When someone disagrees with my opinion during a discussion or argument.
- While waiting for my turn at the doctor’s clinic or in a long queue at the billing counter.
- When my younger sibling makes noise or messes up my room.
- If a classmate is slow in understanding a concept, instead of getting impatient.
- When someone makes a mistake unintentionally and apologizes.
- During traffic jams or when someone cuts in front of me.
- When my parents or teachers scold me, understanding they mean well.
- While working in a group project, even if someone doesn’t contribute equally.
Being tolerant in these situations can help build patience, understanding, and stronger relationships.
C.4. Celebrate Tolerance Week/Day
Celebrating Tolerance Week/Day can be a convenient way of spreading awareness about necessity of tolerance.
How can you celebrate Tolerance Week/Day?
(a) Narrate your first memory of tolerance in the class:
I remember when I first joined school and didn’t speak the local language well. Some of my classmates were kind and patient, helping me understand what the teacher was saying instead of making fun of me. That was my first experience of tolerance – where others accepted our differences without judgment.
(b) Collect mythological stories/tales highlighting the virtue of tolerance. Read out/narrate these in your class.
You can share and read out stories such as:
- Lord Rama’s exile (from Ramayana), where he accepted unfair treatment with patience.
- The story of Prahlad (from Bhagavata Purana), who tolerated his father Hiranyakashipu’s cruelty without losing his faith.
- Gautama Buddha’s forgiveness toward those who insulted him.
- Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, where he prayed for those who harmed him, teaching forgiveness and tolerance.
(c) Display visuals/pictures of tolerance on your class display board:
You can include:
- Posters with quotes on tolerance (e.g. “Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.” – Robert G. Ingersoll).
- Photos showing diverse people helping each other.
- Drawings or cartoons depicting unity in diversity.
(d) Find songs/movies that explain and explore the meaning of tolerance. Remember, ‘you can’t love all but can tolerate all.’
Songs:
- “We Shall Overcome” – a song about peace and understanding.
- “Imagine” by John Lennon – promoting a world of harmony.
- “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson – focuses on kindness and acceptance.
Movies:
- Wonder – teaches acceptance of differences.
- Gandhi – highlights tolerance and non-violence.
- My Name is Khan – explores tolerance across religion and identity.
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – a powerful story about friendship during wartime prejudice.
C.5. Imagine you are Reema Sharma, headgirl of your school. Your school is observing Tolerance Week. Write a notice in not more than 50 words informing the students about the same. Provide all necessary details like dates, activities, etc.
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, BOLANI
NOTICE
Date: 13 June 2025
Subject: Tolerance Week Celebration
This is to inform all students that our school will observe Tolerance Week from 17th to 22nd June. Activities include story narration, poster-making, movie screenings, and a special assembly. Interested students may give their names to their class teachers.
Reema Sharma
Head Girl