An introduction to the social justice theme in our ENG 101 class

1. SOCIAL JUSTICESOCIAL JUSTICE
Definitions and QuotationsDefinitions and Quotations

2. Social Justice…Social Justice…
 Ideal condition in which all members of aIdeal condition in which all members of a
society have the same basic rights,society have the same basic rights,
security, opportunities, obligations andsecurity, opportunities, obligations and
social benefits. * Social legislation: Lawssocial benefits. * Social legislation: Laws
aimed at promoting the social functioningaimed at promoting the social functioning
of individuals and groups and at protectingof individuals and groups and at protecting
their rights.their rights.
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3. Social Justice…Social Justice…
 Social justiceSocial justice refers to the concept of arefers to the concept of a
just society, where "justice" refers to morejust society, where "justice" refers to more
than just the administration of laws. It isthan just the administration of laws. It is
based on the idea of a society which givesbased on the idea of a society which gives
individuals and groups fair treatment and aindividuals and groups fair treatment and a
just share of the benefits of society.just share of the benefits of society.

4. QuotationsQuotations
 Social justice means moving towards aSocial justice means moving towards a
society where all hungry are fed, all sicksociety where all hungry are fed, all sick
are cared for, the environment isare cared for, the environment is
treasured, and we treat each other withtreasured, and we treat each other with
love and compassion. Not an easy goal,love and compassion. Not an easy goal,
for sure, but certainly one worth giving ourfor sure, but certainly one worth giving our
lives for!lives for!
 -- Medea Benjamin, co-founder GlobalMedea Benjamin, co-founder Global
Exchange and Code PinkExchange and Code Pink

5.  Social justice means complete andSocial justice means complete and
genuine equality of all people.genuine equality of all people.
 -- Paul George, executive directorPaul George, executive director
Pennisula Peace and Justice CenterPennisula Peace and Justice Center

6. Words AssociatedWords Associated
with Social Justicewith Social Justice
 Equality for allEquality for all
 Distribution of wealthDistribution of wealth
 Just/fairJust/fair
 Human rightsHuman rights
 AwarenessAwareness
 CharityCharity
 ResponsibilityResponsibility

7. Areas we will be covering:Areas we will be covering:
 Criminal Justice systemCriminal Justice system
 Poverty and HomelessnessPoverty and Homelessness
 Gender/Race EqualityGender/Race Equality
 The EnvironmentThe Environment
 Global justiceGlobal justice