Understanding Social Justice: To See the End of Bias and Oppression We Need Social Change and True Equity for Everyone (Government and Politics Book Series)
Book by Eric Nilsen
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ASIN : B09R3DHBSR Publisher : Independently published (January 23, 2022) Language : English Paperback : 149 pages ISBN-13 : 979-8406969182 Item Weight : 6.2 ounces Dimensions : 6 x 0.34 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #391,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in General Sociology of Race Relations #281 in General Constitutional Law #535 in Civil Rights & Liberties (Books) , Why is social justice important, and why does social justice matter? Social justice and equity have reached the collective consciousness in recent years, with celebrities and politicians alike wading into issues of everyday bias and discrimination. Refugee crises, access to health care, racial inequality, unconscious bias, woke racism, discrimination and disparities are just some of the problems in the headlines and private discussions today. It’s been a long time coming, but advocacy for social justice has grown. These sensitive issues have mostly been swept under the rug for decades, considered too controversial for the general public. Those who dared to join the peaceful fights for equal rights and opportunities were either silenced or ostracized. Think of the initial reaction to Colin Kaepernick’s protest against police brutality and the subsequent damage to his athletic career – and this happened far too recently. Only now have phrases like anti-racism, equity over equality, implicit bias, equal rights and opportunities, white privilege and black rights become a mainstream part of our vocabulary and consciousness. People finally talk about diversity oppression and change. But awareness is just the first step. A better understanding of issues around social justice and their causes is needed to address and ultimately resolve them and make human rights as a way of life, and secure social justice for everybody. If you’re serious about switching from equity talk to equity walk and making the world a fairer and more just place where everyone can thrive, you’ll first need to comprehend how and why injustice is so prevalent and ingrained in our society. In this reading of social justice, you’ll find a broad analysis of the big issues around social justice, and new insights that will challenge your understanding of what justice really means. In Understanding Social Justice , you will discover: An extensive look at the roots of social justice , the relevant social justice issues right now, and its lasting impact on society Important concepts and ideas around social justice that every single person should understand and internalize 9 types of oppression people are still experiencing today, and the laws that seek to protect people from these abuses How governments can improve and expand access to basic needs like food, education, and healthcare so that we can build a just society where everyone can thrive Why equity not equality; why is equity and equality not the same – and why is equality not enough while equity is essential A roadmap for individuals, businesses, and governments in addressing equity & social justice issues in their own way How countries around the world handle social justice issues and which ones are worth emulating And much more. Even if you’re not an activist, a politician, or a public figure, you can still do your part. Take the first step now to understand social justice, current issues around equity & social justice, how to fight racism, and make human rights a way of life. By knowing that systematic racism and biased systems exist and recognizing your part in them, you can do your part in slowly dismantling them through your words and actions. The world still has a long way to go before we see the end of bias, and we can say that true equity and social justice have been achieved, but as more people realize its urgency, that time will hopefully come sooner rather than later. If you want to join the peaceful fights for equal rights, for social change and true equity, then scroll up and grab your copy of Understanding Social Justice now. Read more
REVIEW
This is an excellent synthesis of current concepts of social justice. There is not much original in this book, but the author gathers and organizes many current ideas. For many of the ideas, one might think, "I could have thought of that," but it's great to have this book where the author has already done that. I teach a political course on "In Search of Justice." The course covers Plato, utilitarianism, capitalism, fairness, and many other ideas. I will assign this book because it sums up current ideas very well.
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