Social Justice Out Loud
You are not alone. You are awesome. You are powerful.
You can change the world.
What is Social Justice?
Social Justice is a mission that centers around fairness. It is where everyone receives the same equal rights and opportunities regardless of their race, gender, who they love, their age, their abilities, or their species. It shines a light on making the world a better and more just place for all.
Who needs Social Justice?
Everyone needs social justice. Everyone needs to be treated fairly and have equal rights that are respected. Those who are marginalized often face additional hardship and oppression to having those rights recognized including life, freedom, and equality.
Where is Social Justice needed?
Social Justice is needed everywhere. Right now there is oppression happening. Even if situations are not completely alike, you will often find similar issues anywhere that you go. Or you may find injustices that are more focused in specific areas. Social justice progress is needed anywhere from other countries to your own city.
When is Social Justice needed?
Throughout history, people have been advocating for peace. Mary Baker Eddy for women's right to vote, Mahatma Gandhi during India's struggle for independence, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement are some well known examples of those who have stood up against injustice but there are multitudes more throughout time who have striven each day for a more peaceful world. While we continue to makes steps, there is always more progress to be made.
Why is Social Justice important?
Watch the news tonight and put yourself in someone else's shoes. Think about how it would feel if you suddenly were forced to flee your home because of war, if you were struggling to find enough to eat, if you were living on the street and knowing others do not know how you got there, if you were being passed up for a job because of the color of your skin, or if you were confined to a cage that is barely bigger than your body. Social Justice is important to eliminate these injustices and guarantee a more peaceful life not just for some but for all.
How can Social Justice be achieved?
Progress on Social Justice issues can be made by first becoming informed about the issues and the plight of others. Then assistance can be given to causes by telling others about them, including communicating concerns to those in power, donating money to Social Justice movements, and agitating the system by protests, boycotts, speaking out, or taking peaceful action which amplifies your voice that you do not stand for injustice.