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ETHICAL LITERACY

Ethical literacy is the ability to collect and evaluate information, reflect on one’s
own moral values, identify the potential outcomes of various options and their impacts,
make reasoned decisions about which option(s) align with one’s values, act consistently
with one’s values, explain one’s decisions, and take responsibility for one’s actions.
Ethical Literacy includes the capacity to understand our own style, to recognize the
styles of others and being flexible and responsive in any context we move through. It
means self-reflection, agility and empathy in our responses, asking questions and the
capacity to walk in others' shoes. There are three main points in the process: (1)
explication, (2) clarification, and (3) illumination. The results of this process are to allow
a person to easily comprehend moral controversies, to be able to respond to those
controversies, and to allow the person to express himself in reasoned discourse. Ethical
literacy is not necessary for ethical actions, but the reflection required by the process of
ethical literacy encourages ethical, reasoned actions. The aim of information ethics is to
deal with information ethically, therefore moral literacy is an essential part in teaching
information ethics and should not be overlooked. Without moral literacy we cannot
reach (and teach) information ethics, information literacy without ethical aspects is
meaningless.

The Implications of Ethical Literacy to us 21 st century literature is builds

relationships based on humility, fairness and open-mindedness; who demonstrates
respect, empathy and compassion; and who through teamwork, collaboration and
communication contributes fully to the community and the world. Create clear ethical
guidelines that align closely to your mission, values and purpose, and then make sure
you adhere to them, even when inconvenient. Aim to create a climate in which your
employees feel engaged and safe, and that their perspectives and beliefs are valued.
Ethical constructs vary by person and culture. The most significant ethical challenge in
the application of military power in the 21st Century is the technological, cultural and
practical detachment from the reality of war and its inherent human suffering.

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