Social Justice Studies
Towards a More Equitable Future
Social Justice comes from the idea that all members of a society are entitled to equal rights and opportunities. A goal of Social Justice Studies is to work toward creating a more equitable society; this includes examination of social policies and social movements that aim to alleviate injustices.
Much of the work of Social Justice Studies involves analyzing social inequities. Recognizing structural social inequities, such as racial, ethnic, gender, and sexuality related inequities, is central to these analyses. Social Justice Studies involves inquiry regarding intersectional manifestations of racism, sexism, and homophobia in our social systems and individual lives. Examples of these intersectional manifestations are institutional discrimination, economic disparity and violence.
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Program Information
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Social Work
- Social Worker: Provide direct services to individuals, families, and communities.
- Case Manager: Coordinate services for individuals and families in need.
- Counselor: Provide counseling and therapy to individuals and groups.
Government and Non-Profit Organizations
- Social Policy Analyst: Develop and implement social policies.
- Community Organizer: Work to empower communities and address social issues.
- Grant Writer: Secure funding for social justice programs and initiatives.
- Advocacy Specialist: Promote social justice causes and advocate for policy change.
Education
- Social Studies Teacher: Teach social studies courses in schools.
- College Professor: Teach social justice courses at universities and colleges.
- Curriculum Developer: Create and design educational materials related to social justice.