Is decency the greatest virtue? England manager Gareth Southgate has won many fans with his fairness and waistcoats.
The man who aims to make a nation whole again
Is decency the greatest virtue? England manager Gareth Southgate has won many fans with his fairness and waistcoats.
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"Southgate, you're the one," sang England fans at the 2018 World Cup. These words might be heard again this Sunday, when England plays SenegalA country in west Africa with a population of 17 million. for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Gareth Southgate is the England manager. He has become a hero to many fans. He is known for being fair to his players, and for publicly standing against racismPrejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity. and homophobiaPrejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality. .
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Some think that in today's world, being a decent and good person has become the most important virtueA good moral quality. of all. Others say just being decent is not enough to make a real difference in the world.
Is decency the greatest virtue?
Yes! Southgate's decency shows us we should work to create a better and fairer world.
No! Decent people make the world a better place, but they rarely completely transform it.
Keywords
Senegal - A country in west Africa with a population of 17 million.
Racism - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity.
Homophobia - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality.
Virtue - A good moral quality.
The man who aims to make a nation whole again
Glossary
Senegal - A country in west Africa with a population of 17 million.
Racism - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity.
Homophobia - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality.
Virtue - A good moral quality.