Diversity is not an issue
, of course. … Acceptance of diversity is just one part of social justice. Social justice also involves creating an education system that offers “democracy and the freedom to exercise one’s full humanity,” according to Education Week.
Social diversity is a global issue
– and it has contributed to major geopolitical events such as Brexit and the fractious nature of the European refugee crisis. Academia has reacted to these changes with growing concern about the implications of social diversity.
Social justice is
fairness as it manifests in society
. That includes fairness in healthcare, employment, housing, and more. Discrimination and social justice are not compatible. … Now, social justice applies to all aspects of society, including race and gender, and it is closely tied to human rights.
- Voting rights. Exercising the right to vote is one of the social justice issues prioritized by the National Association of Social Workers. …
- Climate justice. …
- Healthcare. …
- Refugee crisis. …
- Racial Injustice. …
- Income Gap. …
- Gun Violence. …
- Hunger and food insecurity.
The social justice perspective on diversity is
a way of understanding how people from different backgrounds can come together to work and create in inclusive and ethical settings
. This perspective places a premium on freedom from oppression and on equalizing problematic power structures and dynamics.
- Poverty and Homelessness. Poverty and homelessness are worldwide problems. …
- Climate Change. A warmer, changing climate is a threat to the entire world. …
- Overpopulation. …
- Immigration Stresses. …
- Civil Rights and Racial Discrimination. …
- Gender Inequality. …
- Health Care Availability. …
- Childhood Obesity.
- Depression. …
- Bullying. …
- Sexual Activity. …
- Drug Use. …
- Alcohol Use. …
- Obesity. …
- Academic Problems. …
- Peer Pressure.
- Social injustice issues would be things like unfair labor practices, racial discrimination, discrimination due to gender, orientation, ethnicity, age. …
- Anti social behavior,Poverty,Drug abuse,Prostitution. …
- These are are Major social issues that could lead to social injustice.
For instance,
poverty is considered a social challenge
because it relates to how society views people’s lives. One way to help reduce poverty is to provide greater and more equal education opportunities since many find themselves living in poverty due to a lack of education.
The principles of social justice are an essential part of effective health promotion. There are four interrelated principles of social justice;
equity, access, participation and rights
.
Social justice
promotes fairness and equity across many aspects of society
. For example, it promotes equal economic, educational and workplace opportunities. It’s also important to the safety and security of individuals and communities.
“Social justice is
the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities
. Social workers aim to open the doors of access and opportunity for everyone, particularly those in greatest need.” National Association of Social Workers. “Social justice encompasses economic justice.
Historically and in theory, the idea of social justice is that
all people should have equal access to wealth, health, well-being, justice, privileges, and opportunity regardless
of their legal, political, economic, or other circumstances.
A social problem is an issue within the society that makes it difficult for people to achieve their full potential.
Poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, racism, and malnutrition
are examples of social problems. So are substandard housing, employment discrimination, and child abuse and neglect.
What are some problems in our community?
Example Community Problems:
Adolescent pregnancy, access to clean drinking water, child abuse and neglect, crime, domestic violence, drug use, pollution
, mismanagement of resources, lack of funding for schools and services, ethnic conflict, health disparities, HIV/ AIDS, hunger, inadequate emergency services, …
