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Taking The Blinders Off, Grace Taylor Googe
Taking The Blinders Off, Grace Taylor Googe
Social Justice Class Papers
Defining the phrase “Social Justice” is itself far from complex and can mean many different things to many people. Going into this Social Justice class, I wasn’t prepared to see the world for how it is and all of the injustice that comes with it. I started this personal manifesto off with a quote from Paulo Coelho because what he says is significant to how our generation will thrive justly in the coming years. To me, social justice means equal opportunity to all. Opportunity to be loved for who they are and be able to work and provide for their …
What Is Social Justice?, Luke Falco
What Is Social Justice?, Luke Falco
Social Justice Class Papers
Over the course of this semester, I have studied society and the justice system that is connected to it. When answering the question, “What is Social Justice”, it is not something easily answered in just a sentence or two. Social justice is a complex matter that is ever-changing and being newly defined each day. In simple terms, I define social justice as bettering society through the laws and regulations set to the society itself. It is finding balance among those living in society. Obviously, it is not physically possible to please everyone, but the social justice system strives to accomplish …
What Is Social Justice?, Michael Soisson
What Is Social Justice?, Michael Soisson
Social Justice Class Papers
Social Justice is defined as the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities. The following response is my opinion on social justice and how it has played out in my personal life and the community around me. The following social justice issues that I will be discussing are adoption, gender, call-out culture, poverty, identity, and prodigies.
What Is Social Justice?, Ellyn R. Bailey
What Is Social Justice?, Ellyn R. Bailey
Social Justice Class Papers
What is social justice? I love this question because it poses many questions that we all need to ponder over. As a country we are in a constant state of fighting for what we believe in. That is the beauty of this country, that is why people immigrate here. Even so, when protesting for the freedoms that we all rightly deserve we need to be careful that it is worth fighting for. When you look up the term “Social Justice” in the MW dictionary it says, “a state or doctrine of egalitarianism” (Merriam Webster, Incorporated). This definition did not help …
Justice For All: A Personal Credo, Kylee Radabaugh
Justice For All: A Personal Credo, Kylee Radabaugh
Social Justice Class Papers
What does justice mean to different people? This essay explores this idea.
Personal Credo, Alexander Michael Van Nice
Personal Credo, Alexander Michael Van Nice
Social Justice Class Papers
A student considers how he sees social justice in the light of culture, his community, and college, and concludes that it encourages people to listen and understand each other in the midst of complicated issues.
Personal Credo, Annika Jostad
Personal Credo, Annika Jostad
Social Justice Class Papers
When first thinking about the question of “What is Social Justice?”, I knew the words “help” and “caring” had to be included, but I didn’t really know-how. Today’s world is full of people from all walks of life and we as humans should strive to understand those around us. No matter how different others are from us, everyone has their own story and their own struggles. While it is a lot easier said than done, understanding people takes empathy and open-mindedness. Throughout the course, I truly realized how diverse our world is and how peace and freedom do not come …
What Is Social Justice?, Mary Madison Tolbert
What Is Social Justice?, Mary Madison Tolbert
Social Justice Class Papers
Many people have come to think that the values taught in the Bible and modern-day social justice initiatives cannot coincide. Through taking a closer look at the Bible and researching in various courses, social justice is proved to be an essential part of Christianity. Presented in this credo are excerpts from the Bible that showcase the importance of social justice and a take on the modern American church's response to secular justice initiatives.
Personal Credo, Erin Mullins
Personal Credo, Erin Mullins
Social Justice Class Papers
This is an essay composted after the class, Introduction to Social Justice, answering the question, "What does Social Justice Mean to You?"
What Is Social Justice To Me?, Michal Felan
What Is Social Justice To Me?, Michal Felan
Social Justice Class Papers
What is social justice? Okay, wow what a loaded question. I think that social justice can be a little different for everyone. It all depends on how you were raised and the people you are surrounded with. We as humans get a lot of our ideas from others, and we then form our own ideas based off those ideas. Social justice has many different meanings for me alone, much less the entire world. I think that there is an endless number of definitions. It is hard to know where to begin. I believe that social justice includes a wide variety …
The Quest For Social Justice, Jared Wainright
The Quest For Social Justice, Jared Wainright
Social Justice Class Papers
Social justice is a quest for change that is long and arduous. However, with the right tools, the journey can be fruitful and rewarding. Peace, love, truth, and justice are integral components to the broad term, social justice.
Social Justice Explained, Hope White
Social Justice Explained, Hope White
Social Justice Class Papers
When one looks around and sees people sleeping on park benches, a family of five packed into a small run-down two-bedroom trailer, eviction notices on doors, and a smart young man sent to jail for selling drugs, he asks “where is justice?”. He might think this world is hopeless. While social injustice is prevalent, there are people working towards social justice by changing the broken systems within society. Social justice isn’t just an ideology like some people believe. It is a methodology. Social justice is changing the systems within society that lead us to devalue human beings.
Personal Manifesto: A Need For Change, Emily Low
Personal Manifesto: A Need For Change, Emily Low
Social Justice Class Papers
The simple definition for social justice is “a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society”. However, most people lack depth and true understanding about the social world and its ups and downs. Every society has a lower class as well as an upper class. No matter how well a society thrives, there is always going someone who isn’t caught up. It’s those who help the poor, the sick, and the ones who suffer injustice that shall be considered superheroes without capes. Personally, I strive to be in the criminal justice field for those who can’t defend …
What Is Social Justice?, Jeremy Boone
What Is Social Justice?, Jeremy Boone
Social Justice Class Papers
What is social justice is a very broad question to ask anybody, even a student in a social justice class. In my opinion, social justice has been the latest discussion in today’s society due to the crime rate, inequality in race and gender, and the hatred in the streets. Some people may consider that this is the main root of the definition of social justice. In my opinion, the definition of social justice is the foundation for a stable and safe community. It should reflect the characteristics of each person showing that a human has values that should be respected, …
Personal Credo, Jessica Daniell
Personal Credo, Jessica Daniell
Social Justice Class Papers
The personal credo outlines the personal beliefs of the author regarding what social justice is. The paper addresses this question in relation to the social justice course, the required readings and activities involved, and the personal experiences of the author.
Personal Credo: Reconciliation Through Grace, Emily Barton
Personal Credo: Reconciliation Through Grace, Emily Barton
Social Justice Class Papers
Social justice is a way to challenge constructs and create new ways of attaining equality for everyone. It's purpose is to bridge the gap between privilege and suffering. Social justice is concerned with every matter involving people's rights. It strives to reconcile differences, but first we must extend grace to one another.
Personal Credo: What Is Social Justice?, De'ja Smiley
Personal Credo: What Is Social Justice?, De'ja Smiley
Social Justice Class Papers
When I first thought of the definition of social justice, my initial thought was that there was no clear definition, but then I thought about the many things that the Bible says about justice. Deuteronomy 16:20 says, “Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.” It also says in Psalms that the Lord is righteous and that he loves righteousness and justice (Psalms 11:7, 33:5. The verse that resonates with me most is Micah 6:8. It says, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And …
The Fight, Chloe Morse
The Fight, Chloe Morse
Social Justice Class Papers
For many, the word ‘justice’ brings up an image of a courtroom. A guilty man stands before a judge, ready to pay the price for his crimes and justice will occur when he receives his sentence. The term ‘social justice’, however, is more complicated. It goes beyond crime and punishment. Social justice is when the system works under the knowledge that all humans are created equally and should be treated thus. This involves allowing equal access to basic needs, opportunities, and resources to live and thrive. It condemns discrimination, prejudice, corruption, and extortion. Achieving social justice requires taking action.
Social Justice, Nathan Gray
Social Justice, Nathan Gray
Social Justice Class Papers
In today’s society, poverty, corruption, sex trafficking, and drug abuse are just a few of the social and political issues that ravage our world today. It is hard to tell if people really care about one another and if anyone believes the biblical commandment, “Love your neighbor as your self.” As discussed in Evicted, there are serious housing issues in America due to high poverty rates. In Far From the Tree, we learned about different social hurdles that children and their families have to overcome to survive; such as autism or dealing with a child prodigy. In Just …
If God's Heart Is For Justice, Mine Should Be Too: A Personal Manifesto, Elise Nelson
If God's Heart Is For Justice, Mine Should Be Too: A Personal Manifesto, Elise Nelson
Social Justice Class Papers
Struggle. Contradictions. Confusion. Hypocrisy. Frustration. Truth. Gray areas. All of these are words that would describe my thoughts and feelings throughout the semester I originally wrote this personal manifesto in the fall of 2018. I was coming back to university from having been abroad for a semester and was experiencing pretty intense culture shock. Many of the things that I learned or was made aware of about the world primarily through my classes that semester rocked my world. Add reverse culture shock to it, and one would see why this was a difficult yet important season of my life. I …
What Is Social Justice?: A Personal Manifesto, Jaime D. Bunting
What Is Social Justice?: A Personal Manifesto, Jaime D. Bunting
Social Justice Class Papers
This paper explores and defines social justice.
A Social Justice Manifesto: An Examination Of Social Justice As A Process, Austin Clements
A Social Justice Manifesto: An Examination Of Social Justice As A Process, Austin Clements
Social Justice Class Papers
Social justice is a very broad term and one that is not easily defined. Is it certain issues or is it a broad range of issues? Is it one particular methodology or is it a variety of methodologies? It is a term that can provoke both a sense of pride and a roaring ire towards anyone who uses it in a positive context. Why is social justice a term that provokes so many different emotions, opinions, and ideas about its origins? It is because social justice itself is a term that possesses a different meaning, dependent on who is using …
Social Justice: Nobody Knows, Davis Wadley
Social Justice: Nobody Knows, Davis Wadley
Social Justice Class Papers
At the beginning of this year in intro to Social Justice, Dr. Wight had us sit in groups and attempt to answer some questions, such as, “what is justice?”, “what types of justice can you name?” and “how best do you correct deviations from justice?” The list of inquiries went on and on. As we sat there in our groups trying to answer these questions, I was just hit with this realization that I have absolutely no clue what justice is or how to answer any of these questions. This epiphany was troubling at first because I felt as if …
Personal Manifesto: What Is Social Justice?, Margaret Ann Donnell
Personal Manifesto: What Is Social Justice?, Margaret Ann Donnell
Social Justice Class Papers
Senior year of high school was a time of growth for me. I began to define and understand who I wanted to be and why I was put on this Earth. My calling was summarized in one phrase: "Wake up every day asking not what you can do for yourself, but what can you do to serve others." The idea was to select a career path in which I could best serve others. This was an extensive process in regards to what I was passionate about and where I could best prepare myself for this work. As I was solidifying …
A Personal Manifesto: What Is Justice?, Kacy Earnest Spears
A Personal Manifesto: What Is Justice?, Kacy Earnest Spears
Social Justice Class Papers
To me, social justice is a complex definition with several clauses. The most concise definition to me would be: a discipline and practice that strives toward social equality for all using grace, acceptance, and protecting everyone’s individual rights. That’s not even a complete definition. There are so many clauses to social justice, such as: knowing the difference between palliative and long term care, knowing which is best for the situation, comparing the possible outcomes of your work and choosing the option that best suits the needs of the people you’re serving, knowing the culture, etc. All this to say that …