Equality: making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way, but it recognises that their needs are met in different ways.…
Social Justice and equality is the meaning of all humans in society have the same and equal rights regardless of their gender, race or religion etc. it works on the universal principles that support people through the advantages and disadvantages within the society. The commitment of the Gough Whitlam government was based on social justice and equality and supported areas in the society such as, education, migrants and health reforms. Whitlam and the government changed these laws and others with debates, conventions and policies.…
In the documentary “Drop Out Nation” produced by Frank Koughan a student named Marcus attending Sharps town High School has fallen into cycle of oppression and other types of societal identities. He has not been successful in school because of his problems at home. Marcus’s father is always drunk and is unemployed and his mom likes to drink daily. Marcus did not choose to live that life but it is difficult for him to succeed living in the predicament he is in. His identity is based off of things around him. All he wants to do in high school is play football that is his incentive to stay in school and succeed. In the film he is seen as a nice person who wants to get his family out of that situation. Marcus gets help from the counselor from rides to school to staying at her house.…
To me equality means to treat and respect others with fairness regardless of race, gender, age or religion or any other factor that may be deemed as a reason to treat with prejudice. Equal opportunity in some circumstances may not be fair i.e. treating everyone the same when in fairness persons should be treated as individuals.…
SOCIAL JUSTICE refers to the concept of a society in which justice is involved or achieved in every aspect in life. As part of individuality in the society they have to have social justice in their lives. Because this is the only way that it can set as free as an individual we want to have a social justice. Social justice is supported by practitioners and service providers adhering to the codes of practices and polices appropriate to their services.…
Equality – ensuring that everyone has a chance to take part in society on an equal basis regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, language, religious beliefs, marital status and other personal factors.…
Equality: Equality means ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally to mean their specific needs. This includes areas of race, gender, disability, religion, age and sexual orientation.…
Equality – Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential by meeting their appropriate needs. Chapter 2 of the Equality Act 2010 outlines protected characteristics of individuals that cannot legally be a reason for treating someone unequally, these are: Age; Disability; Gender Reassignment; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Race; Religion or Belief; Sex; Sexual Orientation.…
Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. Equality is about treating people fairly, regardless of their differences, by ensuring that they have access to…
Social Justice has been an emerging issue over the last century in today’s service environment of helping professionals. Social Justice is a mindset and an action for change. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia defines social justice, as “the ability people have to realize their potential in a society where they live. Classically, ‘justice’ referred to ensuring that individuals both fulfilled their societal roles, and received what was due from society. ‘Social justice’ is generally used to refer to a set of institutions which will enable people to lead a fulfilling life and be active contributors to their community.” Social justice is equality for all. When we live, work, go to school, see a doctor, and even attend church in a community that does not have an equal playing ground, oppression occurs. In 2010 the Counselors for Social Justice (CJS) Code of Ethics was formally endorsed. The code is meant to clarify the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics from a perspective of social justice. It provides action steps “to clarify how social justice-oriented counselors can transition ethical intent to ethical practice” (CJS Code of Ethics p. 2).…
Equality - is fair treatment and access opportunities for all regardless of differences like their ability, culture, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other group characteristic.…
Social justice, it is a right everyone deserves yet not everyone receives. Our world today faces numerous and wide range of issues; including but not limited to health care and educational rights, to gender and racial equality, as well as waste management and illegal immigration. To be completely honest, I am indecisive as to where I stand under this immense social justice umbrella. The one thing I am certain of, as I mentioned before, is that social justice is something everyone deserves.…
Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably, specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. Promoting equality should remove discrimination in all of the aforementioned areas. Bullying, harassment or victimization are also considered as equality and diversity issues.…
My chosen subject is social justice. I choose this topic because of the commitment to the community that I live in. Service learning provides a positive impact within the community and develops stronger academic skills throughout my learning process. I am able to make a difference by being an advocate for those who are the most disadvantaged members of our society.…
Equality is about making sure everyone is treated fairly and given the same life opportunities. It is not about treating everyone the same as they might have different needs to achieve the same outcomes. Equality means treating people in a way appropriate for their needs. It is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and no less favourably because of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.…