Title: What is Social Justice? - Issues in Social Work
Headings: Introduction to Social Justice in Social Work
Introduction to Social Justice in Social Work
What Is Social Justice?
History of social justice
Why Is Social Justice Important?
Issues in social justice
What Is Social Justice in Social Work?
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Content: Definition of social injustice: Social injustice is when actions are taken that infringe upon a group’s rights, marginalize their opportunities or treat them unfairly. Why Is Social Justice Important? 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. According to the National Education Association (NEA) Diversity Toolkit
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, “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.” 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.