Social Justice Basics
What does equality mean?
Everyone receives the same treatment or resources.
What is one major issue that can make housing difficult to afford in San José?
High housing costs or a shortage of affordable housing.
What was the main goal of the 1968 East Los Angeles Walkouts?
To demand better educational opportunities and challenge discrimination in schools.
What is pollution?
Harmful substances entering the environment.
What does equity mean?
People receive the support they need to have fair opportunities.
What is environmental racism?
When communities of color are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards or pollution.
What movement fought for the rights of Black Americans and challenged racial injustice?
The Civil Rights Movement
What is environmental justice?
Fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental decisions.
What is a stereotype?
An oversimplified belief about a group of people.
What is one barrier that can make it difficult for some San José students to succeed in school?
Limited resources, language barriers, or unequal access to technology and support.
What was the main goal of the Third World Liberation Front student strikes?
To establish Ethnic Studies programs and increase representation in higher education.
Why might low-income communities face greater environmental risks?
They may have less political power and fewer resources to avoid or address environmental h
What is discrimination?
Unfair treatment based on a person's identity or group membership.
What is gentrification?
A neighborhood changes as investment and rising costs can displace longtime residents.
Why is Dolores Huerta important to social justice history?
She organized farmworkers and advocated for workers' rights and better working conditions.
What is one way corporations can negatively affect the environment?
By producing excessive waste, polluting water, or contributing to air pollution.
What is the difference between equality and equity?
Equality gives everyone the same thing; equity accounts for different needs and barriers.
How can students help address a social issue in their local community?
Research the issue, listen to affected people, raise awareness, organize, or advocate for policy changes.
What did the Black Panther Party's community programs seek to address?
Community needs such as food access, healthcare, and education, alongside racial injustice.
A neighborhood near a factory experiences poor air quality. Name two actions residents could take to address the issue.
Organize community meetings, collect pollution data, contact regulators, or advocate for stronger protections.