Social Justice Definitions
Social justice defined in one simple word.
What is equality?
This young Swedish activist best known for pressuring governments to address climate change and social issue.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed the rise of a campaign dedicated to securing voting rights for women.
What is the women's suffrage movement?
Prejudice based on sexual orientation
What is homophobia?
This element of the fight for social justice is about discrimination based on perceived biological differences that show up in our skin color, hair color, eye color etc.
racial justice
Social justice seeks equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all, regardless of their _____?. (name at least 2)
Race, gender, religion, ability, etc.
American Baptist minister, activist, political philosopher and a civil rights leader.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Activist who fought against the racist policies of apartheid, which institutionalized segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
A mental tendency, preference or prejudice.
What is a bias?
This element of social justice fights for rights for personal liberty and participation in government
civil and political rights
The idea of equal economic opportunities in social justice has to do with ___________
What is income/money?
American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
In the last 5 years, this movement has become a powerful force advocating for racial justice and equality, particularly in the United States.
What is BLackLivesMatter?
The fear, prejudice and hatred of Muslims
What is Islamophobia?
_______ means everyone can have medical services at a reasonable price.
What is access to quality healthcare?
Unlike equality which gives everyone the same things, this fair treatment, access, and opportunity for all, recognizing different needs and historical disadvantages that might mean more support for some groups.
equity
American labor leader and civil rights activist and co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
Who is César Chávez?
A 21st century social movement and awareness campaign against sexual abuse, sexual harassment and rape culture led by the voices of women
What is #MeToo?
A generalized, simplistic and insulting image or idea about the characteristics of a social group.
What is a stereotype?
This social justice element fights the growing gap between the wealthy and the poor.
What is economic disparity?
The U.N. began using the term "social justice".
What is in the 1960s?
Pakistani female education activist, film and television producer, and the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate at the age of 17.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
The spontaneous riots and demonstrations against a police raid at a gay club in 1969 that began the national Gay Rights movement.
What are the Stonewall Riots?
To ACT on feelings of prejudice.
What is discrimination?
The impacts of ________________ disproportionately affect marginalized communities, raising concerns about environmental justice and the need for equitable solutions.
What is climate change?