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Social Justice Movement Presentation Social Justice Movement Presentation BLM Tamiya Anderson University of Phoenix PSY/450 Amanda Kettinger 06/20/22 Introduction The subject of social justice is a complicated one. This concept is founded on the idea that every individual should be granted the same fundamental liberties and rights as everyone else. Concerns pertaining to equality and equity are also linked to this concept. Social injustice can result in missed opportunities regarding education, work, housing, health care, and more. In addition, a person who experiences unequal access in just one of these levels may experience a cascade of difficulties in the other areas as a result. For example, a person who is stuck in a low-paying job may be forced to live in inadequate housing. Lower wages may also mean the person may have difficulty paying for health insurance. Social justice is complex. This philosophy holds that everyone should have the same privileges and rights. This notion involves equality and equity. Social injustice can affect education, job, housing, health care, and more. Uneven access at one level can cause a cascade of problems at the others. A low-income worker may be compelled to live in substandard housing. Lower salaries might make it difficult to afford health insurance. 2 Social Justice 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. Social justice involves fair distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. There are various causes of social injustice that demonstrate discrimination of particular groups. Racism, economic inequality, and class discrimination are some of the root causes of social injustice, but social injustice can affect anyone. When a group with wealth, power, or authority gives preferential treatment to its own group over members of another group, social injustice occurs. This specific phenomenon can be defined as structural injustice. Everyone deserves economic, political, and social rights and opportunities, according to social justice. Social workers give access and opportunity for everyone, especially those in need. Social justice means distributing resources, opportunities, and privileges fairly. Social injustice promotes prejudice against certain populations. Social injustice is caused by racism, economic inequality, and class prejudice, but it may harm everyone. Social injustice arises when a wealthy, powerful, or authoritative organization favors its own members over another. It's structural injustice. 3 Social Justice Education Social justice education is unbelievably important for not only understanding our world but also the world of education in which people of diverse identities and experiences navigate the very political environment of the world. For example, when a teacher embraces a social justice framework for working with their curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and relationships with students it is not about imposing an ideology or way of thinking on their students. Social justice education helps in acknowledging that issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, and colonialism (among many other forms of oppression) impact our society and that educators have a responsibility to help individuals navigate these conversations in a good way. Social justice education is crucial for understanding our reality and how people of varied identities and backgrounds navigate the political context. When a teacher adopts a social justice framework for curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and student interactions, they are not imposing an ideology or way of thinking. Social justice education acknowledges that race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, and colonialism affect our society and that educators have a responsibility to help individuals negotiate these dialogues. 4 Importance of Social Justice Education Social justice promotes fairness and equity across many aspects of society. For example, it promotes equal economic, educational and workplace opportunities. It is also important to the safety and security of individuals and communities. The absence of social justice results in social oppression.” The NEA notes this could be in the form of “racism, sexism, ageism, classism, ableism, and heterosexism,” (Agpaoa, 2020). It also suggests the following strategies for promoting social justice: Concentrate on diversity Confront the implications of oppression Learn and address the attitudes and behaviors that sustain oppression Adopt an inclusive mindset Social workers apply the above strategies to advance growth and change among vulnerable groups, such the senior, LGBTQ, homeless, veteran and refugee communities. Social justice fosters fairness and equity across society. It fosters economic, educational, and occupational equality. It's crucial for individual and community safety. Social injustice causes oppression. This includes racism, sexism, ageism, classism, ableism, and heterosexism, according to the NEA (Agpaoa, 2020). It also offers these social justice strategies: Diversification Facing oppression Learn and change oppressive attitudes and actions Include others Social workers use the aforementioned tactics to help seniors, LGBTQ, homeless, veterans, and refugees develop and evolve. 5 Black Lives Movement Black Lives Matter (BLM) is an international social movement that was established in the United States in 2013. Its mission is to combat racism and anti-Black violence, particularly in the form of police brutality. Black people are far more likely to be killed by police in the United States than white people are. The name Black Lives Matter conveys both a condemnation of the unjust killings of black people by police and a demand that society value the lives and humanity of black people to the same extent that it values the lives and humanity of white people. Black people are far more likely to be killed by police in the United States than white people (Francis, & Wright-Rigueur, 2021). Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a 2013 U.S.-based social movement. It fights racism, anti-Black violence, and police brutality. Black Americans are more likely than white Americans to be killed by police. Black Lives Matter condemns unjust police killings of black people and demands that society respect black lives and humanity as much as white lives and humanity. Black Americans are more likely than white Americans to be killed by police (Francis, & Wright-Rigueur, 2021). 6 Social Injustice in Black Lives Matter On August 9, 2014, Black Lives Matter members took their grievances to the streets for the first time through the Black Lives Matter Freedom Ride to Ferguson. Here they participated in the non-violent demonstrations for justice in the wake of eighteen-year-old Michael Brown who had been murdered at the hand of police officer Darren Wilson. In May 2020 George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was pronounced dead after Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, despite Floyd’s repeated protests that he could not breathe. Wide circulation of a bystander’s video of Floyd’s last minutes triggered massive demonstrations in cities throughout the United States and across the globe. Black Lives Matter movement was instrumental in pushing justice for Floyd. The Black Lives Matter Freedom Ride to Ferguson took place on August 9, 2014. They joined in nonviolent protests for justice after Michael Brown, 18, was killed by Darren Wilson. In May 2020, Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, knelt on unarmed Black man George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes despite Floyd's screams that he couldn't breathe. A bystander's footage of Floyd's dying minutes sparked global protests. Black Lives Matter pushed Floyd's justice. 7 Blacks` Racism A number of high-profile incidents that have taken place across the United States have brought to light significant racial disparities and rekindled a national dialogue on the subject. According to the findings of a recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center, there are significant disparities between the perspectives of black and white people about racial discrimination, impediments to black advancement, and the possibilities for change. To a much greater extent than whites, black people have the opinion that black people are treated unjustly in a variety of spheres of life, including interactions with the police and the process of applying for a loan or mortgage. And the pursuit of racial equality continues to be a challenge for a significant number of black people (Brown, 2021). African-American racism Several high-profile cases have revived a national conversation on racial inequities in the U.S. A recent Pew Research Center poll found considerable differences between black and white opinions on racial discrimination, barriers to black success, and transformation. Black individuals believe they are treated unfairly in many sectors of life, including dealings with police and loan/mortgage applications. Many black individuals still struggle for racial equality (Brown, 2021). 8 Impacts of Social Injustices Social injustices creates a form of self-awareness in that an individual should be aware of their rights to prevent discrimination based on various forms. There are various causes of social injustice that demonstrate discrimination of particular groups. Racism, economic inequality, and class discrimination are some of the root causes of social injustice, but social injustice can affect anyone. When a group with wealth, power, or authority gives preferential treatment to its own group over members of another group, social injustice occurs. This specific phenomenon can be defined as structural injustice. We need powerful movements to overcome this hurdle of racism and champion for equity and equality. Social injustices develop self-awareness in that people should know their rights to prevent prejudice. Social injustice promotes prejudice against certain populations. Social injustice is caused by racism, economic inequality, and class prejudice, but it may harm everyone. Social injustice arises when a wealthy, powerful, or authoritative organization favors its own members over another. It's structural injustice. We need strong movements to abolish prejudice and support equality. 9 Awareness as a Means to Address Social Injustices Awareness of discrimination of African-Americans requires that we open our eyes and ears by listening to the suffering of women affected by social injustices. This is because there are many barriers that keep people away from the truth which makes it difficult for blacks` voices to be heard. Creating awareness involves breaking the silence by increasing general sensitivity and gaining an understanding of what equality and equity involves. Awareness is a continuous process, and it helps people involves to discuss the discrimination issue, exchange ideas and improve knowledge and skills needed for social change. Creating awareness is crucial in making people see and learn the benefits of including social, economic and political activities of a society. For instance, people can know how blacks are denied jobs and how giving blacks equal job opportunities can promote economic output in terms of Gross Domestic product and attainment of a higher employment level. Additionally, the employment of blacks is considered as a way of reducing the risk of poverty among African-Americans. We must open our eyes and ears to the pain of African-American women to understand prejudice. Because of several restrictions, it's hard for blacks' voices to be heard. Breaking the silence entails improving sensitivity and comprehending equality and equity. Awareness lets individuals