The five content areas reflect the principle of sustainability that recognizes the
importance of retaining or adapting elements of the culture that distinguish one people
from other (Mowforth and Munt, 1998, p.109). This includes values, knowledge,
traditions and identity, which are represented in a diversity of processes and
performances. Cultural integrity and the tangible goal of equity in sustainable
development are part of these ongoing and selective processes. Students should
recognize, understand and respect this diversity.