I think to have a commitment to social justice means an ongoing covenant focused on the constant learning and unlearning of systems of oppression. To be fully committed to social justice means to change one’s way of life or of thinking. It is not a one-time thing, it is a way of living one’s life and navigating different spaces. I think one’s commitment to social justice can look different for everyone. For example, my commitment to social justice looks different than a white cis-gendered heterosexual male’s commitment to social justice. I think to be committed to social justice means for me to constantly live in my truth and finding confidence in my voice and power; it means acting to dismantle the oppressive systems of white supremacy, the …show more content…
We all have been tainted from this society so it is up to us to unlearn things that we have been socialized to believe. My commitment to social justice is also apparent through organizing and advocacy. Especially in this political period, political activism is very important. I find that I am able to use the privileges that do hold, as leverage when fighting for basic rights for marginalized communities, specifically communities of color. I also think that is can be common for Loyola students to be stuck in this bubble of Loyola, this isn’t bad, it is more disheartening because Loyola doesn’t necessarily give the necessary tools to be involved in the greater Chicago area. Social justice is embodied in both the STARS intern position and the LUCES scholar position. I think at the heart of both of these positions is building a community and building leadership through empowerment. These things could be seen as direct embodiment of social justice for womxn of color on campus and first year students of color/first gen college students at a predominantly white, upper class, privileged institution like Loyola. These positions work on actually dismantling the barriers that these communities
In my eyes, social justice is an action of equality for everyone regardless of their color, ethnic ground, or gender. Since we all breath, we should have the same economical rights, political rights, social rights and the same amount of opportunities. Everyone should have economical rights because if one works hard for something they should be able to be rewarded with a good return. Everyone should also have political rights because it gives the nation as an entirety the right to a make decision rather than just to certain people. Social rights are also something everyone should have because it allows everyone to get an education, house, right to health, and other important things. Everyone having the same amount of opportunities is also what social justice should be because no one should be considered better than another person unless they really know the person. Therefore, knowing what social justice is can help us better understand what Shakur is trying to teach us about social
As a freshman at Cal-State Fullerton I began to ask my self where inequalities come from and what causes them, why does society use the term minorities and why minorities are oppress. While working at the Volunteer & Service Center I was invited to join a group that plan an event called the Social Justice Summit. This event was a grassroots event that helped raise awareness about different inequalities and oppressions in the community to over 500 community members. With this event, I understood that there isn’t one solid answer that exists about what causes inequalities and oppressions. And even now, the only thing that is clear is that people need to know what is happening in the world. This is why I want to continue my education in the field of Ethnic Studies. Specifically I want to find out the struggles of the Chicano/a population. Find out about pass movements and what we can learn about those movements, what we can improve about those movements, to help the Chicano population today.
In my opinion, social justice is an action of equality for everyone regardless of his or her color, ethnic ground, or gender. Equal right should be given to all; we should have the same economic rights, political rights, social rights and the same amount of opportunities. Everyone should have economical rights, because working hard for something that is desired should be rewarded. Everyone should also have political rights because it gives the nation as an entirety the right to make a decision rather than just certain people. Social rights are also something everyone should have because it allows everyone to obtain an education, house, right to healthcare, and other important things. Having the same amount of opportunities is also what social justice should be because no one should be considered better than another based on their color. Therefore, knowing what social justice is can help us understand what Shakur is trying to teach us about in her
Being a teacher for social justice is more than just making sure you include all of your students in your discussions. It is being aware of the injustices that your students may have faced, are already facing, or may face in the future. With this awareness, as teachers, we should be able to reflect on what we know, and respond by using our resources to apply it to the classroom.
The task of identifying my social identity was easier said than done. I acknowledged the somewhat privilege I encounter along with the oppression I endure. In retrospect, my social identity unambiguously resembles a coin where on one side oppression lies with dirt rusting but on the flip side privilege stares right back at me, shining bright. I initially could not see the benefits since I’m a low income college student. I became too encompassed with one side of the coin. After we learned what the word, privilege, indeed meant, I realized the various facets of my life in which that word could apply. Self pity can greedily advance on you from out of nowhere thus averting you from flipping the coin. I familiarized with counting my struggles instead of my blessings. In accordance with my social identity I would say I’m privileged with the
As an undergraduate at the University of California, Davis, I grappled with the decision to engage in opportunities that would provide me the background knowledge to address my passions for social justice and health disparities. With my involvement at the UC Davis Cross Cultural Center (CCC), a student space that fosters critical consciousness and student activism, I gained a newfound appreciation for community work and desire to implement change through community empowerment. By understanding and processing my intersection of identities, I was able to identify the value, and importance, of community space. As one of the Asian Pacific Islander Community Coordinators, I worked alongside student leaders and community based organizations to advocate for social justice thro...
The concept of social justice means finding justice for all genders and races that have been mistreated whether it is physical, mentally, or verbally by others. Social justice is stopping inequality within society and helping others that fall from injustice towards society. With social justice provided, it helps make the world a just, sustainable, fair place. The most effective method for a positive change is taking time and doing activities with each other to understand individual’s belief, and their identity. In addition, respecting and accepting the way an individual identify their selves can create a positive change.
Defined by the NASW (2016), social justice is the idea that everyone is entitled to equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities. This is one of the main goals social workers aim to achieve. There are many injustices occurring in the world today, such as wage inequalities, institutional racism, and the amount of people living in poverty. Fighting for social justice is fighting for equality in all of these
Alicia Serrano Professor Ellison GWS 210G 17 April, 2024 Biomythographies as a Mode of Expressing Queer Narratives Art, films, and all forms of creative media are ever changing yet permanently contain the ability to share stories, emotions, and personal opinions in a variety of ways. Many queer artists and filmmakers exemplify this quality within media by using narratives to draw a connection between the personal and the political. One example of how this can be achieved is the use of biomythography, a concept created by the poet and essayist Audre Lorde detailing a combination of history and fiction while also incorporating a biography into a specific work. An excellent example of biomythographies and how they can be used as a method of sharing
Institutions that affect our social justice views can include religions, schools, our government, social networking and media. Our own identity of ourselves is highly impacted by the restrictions and judgments that come along with these institutions. Whether you believe in it or not, you are impacted directly by the views from these institutions. The views of these institutions can be a determining factor in your decisions, because if you decide the rebel against these views you can look like an outsider. Social justice defines what should be done in order the live the perfect American Dream, be socially acceptable, fulfill life to the fullest and be an active member of society.
Not only do we need to understand the ‘issue’ or ‘societal problem’ that many people face and are impacted by every day, but we need to meet and work alongside those whose daily realities are shaped by injustices, while not creating any divides or barriers in the process. Everyday people are affected by the issues that organizations fight for or against, and once we realize how people-centered things like advocacy, outreach and service are, I believe young people will realize their call to action and their potent...
Social Justice enables individuals to become more empowered and self-aware. It gives individuals equal access and diminishes negative prejudices and stereotypes. The minority in society is oppressed by the dominant ones and social justice strives to diminish that. I am privileged and that allows me to obtain an education to help others. I am going to use this to help others gain the same privileges that I have and be able to build the future they want. Throughout middle school I would have friends that would be made fun of or denied entry to certain social groups, unless they were with me. Just because they had a different skin color or their culture was different they were not allowed to play tag on the playground. Associating negative stereotypes and prejudices, about cultures or ethnicity, to a young child is not okay. Only letting a child join a game of tag when a member of the dominant group is accompanying them is also not okay. This is a huge issue in society and not just when it comes to children, teaching children to become culturally competent and aware at a young age will lead to the decrease of this social issue. I strive to be culturally competent enough to have the ability to aid various individuals on their road to empowerment, safety, and self-healing. Educating myself is just the first step, joining the Social Work program will help me expand my field of knowledge. Through this, I will be enabled to become a better social worker and
Member Involvement Members of the Counselors of Social Justice can engage in various ways, including taking on leadership roles, contributing to education and advocacy initiatives, participating in professional development opportunities, and engaging in research and
Social justice advocacy has served as organized efforts with the intended purpose to encourage public attitudes, form strategies, laws to create a more socially just society, led by the vision of human rights. The main purpose for these efforts is to provide awareness of socio-economic inequalities, protection of social rights, as well as racial identity, experiences of oppression and spiritualty. Social justice advocacy and social justice counseling play a very important role in today’s society and are mutually being utilized in the counseling world. Activism will always be needed and has been perceived to be one of the most powerful tools for initiating social change.
Social Justice to me means that everyone has the same opportunity to experience life in such a way that they can have all their needs met and feel fulfilled as people. This may sound really simple, but it is actually a very complex idea that I am going to try to break apart and try to explain here. The first part is everynone. When I say everyone, I mean every person in existence. Whether they are a citizen of the United States, a refugee from Syria, or an astronaut, no longer in the atmosphere. In essence, everyone counts. Second is opportunity. Opportunity is the set of circumstances that make an outcome available and the ability to capitalize on those circumstances. Third is experiencing life. This refers to the ability to move through their life from beginning to end with the freedom and agency to make educated choices about things that affect them. The final part is having needs met and feeling fulfilled. This is probably the most difficult one to explain effectively. To illustrate this idea I look to Abraham Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. I assert that in a socially just society everyone should have their needs met starting with the most basic (the ones on the bottom) to the most