History
What change in society brought about social justice?
Started in the 18th and 19th centuries with the arrival of industrialization.
What is the definition of globalization
businesses or organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale
Greenwashing can be understood as...
Companies embelishing their attempts to reduce harm to hide harmful practices
Race influences...
how healthy a life a person will live (as people of colour live near contaminated air, water and soil more)
True or false: A corporation is considered legally a person.
True
True or False: WWI brought about ideas of socialism.
True
Describe Westernization
the assimilation of European or American culture (ideas, behaviours)
How is the environment impacted by greenwashing?
Companies are not taking proper accountability for their impact and therefore perpetuate environmental degradation
Adovates for...
the protection of people and the planet
Three rights of a Legal Person include
1. Can sue
2. Can own property
3. Enter into contracts
During which war did advocates turn their attention to issues of human rights?
Cold War
Child labour is...
Using children, who are primarily underage, to work without adequate pay,
What are the societal consequences of greenwashing
lies, deceit, and supporting companies that are doing harm
An issue raised by _______ in 2020 after George Floyd was murdered
Privatization is the transfer of ownership from who to who?
from the government to the private sector
labour rights, old age pensions, working rights
Fair trade is...
a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade
Marginalization is...
a person or group that is treated as insignificant or peripheral
Flint Michigan had a problem with...
lead poisoning their drinking water
The Bolivia Water Crisis occurred because...
A private company bought the water system, and thus raised prices and cut corners when servicing problems
What are the three lowest levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological (food, water, rest), Safety (Security), and Love/Being (intimate relationships, friendships)
Three countries that didn't sign the Conventions on the Rights of Children are...
Charity and Social Justice differ because...
charity addresses the surface issues, whereas social justice attempts to eradicate the problem under the surface
How much of the plastic that has ever been made is still on Earth?
ALL OF IT
71%