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Laura Lewis
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This document discusses social justice and human rights. It defines social injustice as issues like poverty, lack of healthcare, hunger, and unsafe living conditions. Human rights are rights that every person is entitled to simply due to being human, such as civil/political rights and economic/social/cultural rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights established fundamental human rights in 1948. Overcoming biases and ensuring equal access, equity, rights, and participation are key principles of achieving social justice.

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- 1 What is Social Justice? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
- 2 What Does Social Justice Mean to You
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- 4 Social Injustice Poverty Lack of healthcare Hunger Unsafe living environments Unsafe food Dirty water Laws that target a particular group because of their identity Stricter application of the law to one group over another
- 5 Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." Martin Luther King Jr
- 6 Admitting social injustice that we do not personally experience is a difficult, personal task, but once done, allows us to better answer the question, "What will I do about it? It gives us the chance to check our biases at the door and treat people the way we would want to be treated.
- 7 HUMAN RIGHTS
- 8 Human Rights Inalienable, fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being. Universal applicable everywhere Egalitarian the same for everyone
- 9 Human Rights - History The history of human rights is that of the struggle against exploitation of one person by another. It is based on the recognition of basic rights founded on the concept of the inherent dignity and worth of every individual.
- 10 Universal Declaration of Human Rights On December 10, 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the 56 members of the United Nations. The vote was unanimous, although eight nations chose to abstain. What are the Universal Human Rights (4:46) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDgIVseTkuE
- 11 The following two treaties were drafted by the UN Commission on Human Rights and are intended to be mechanisms for enforcing the UDHR 1. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 2. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Human Rights Covenants
- 12 A class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure one's entitlement to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression. Freedom from arbitrary arrest. Freedom from arbitrary detention. The right to a fair trial. Freedom of association. Freedom of assembly. Civil and Political Rights
- 13 Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Socio-economic human rights, such as the right to education, right to housing, right to adequate standard of living, right to health and the right to science and culture: Terminating an employee without cause Deliberate poisoning of a water supply Discrimination in access to medical care, work, housing, education etc. Banning unions Depriving children of adequate food and water Failing to provide any primary level education Failing to provide basic health care facilities Educational institutions in such poor condition that they are a risk to safety Housing in such poor condition that it is a risk to safety
- 14 Subsequent Human Rights Documents More than 20 additional treaties have been adopted by the UN. Some examples are: Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1951) Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1979) Regional examples Muslim states have created the Cairo Declaration of Human Rights in Islam
- 15 What does it mean to be fully human? How is that different from just "being alive" or "surviving"? Based on this list, what do people need to live in dignity? Are all human beings essentially equal? What is the value of human differences? Can any of our "essential" human qualities be taken from us? For example, only human beings can communicate with complex language; are you human if you lose the power of speech? What happens when a person or government attempts to deprive someone of something that is necessary to human dignity? What would happen if you had to give up one of these human necessities?
- 16 Social Injustice Poverty Lack of healthcare Hunger Unsafe living environments Unsafe food Dirty water Laws that target a particular group because of their identity Stricter application of the law to one group over another Basic Principles Access (greater equality of access to goods and services) Equity (overcoming unfairness caused by unequal access to economic resources and power) Rights (equal effective legal, industrial and political rights) Participation (expanded opportunities for real participation in the decisions which govern their lives).
- 17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYyvbgINZkQh Harvard Implicit Bias Test ttps://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/harvard-s-project- implicit-test-reveals-your-unconscious-bias-in-just-10-minutes/ar- BB167jou https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ How to Overcome Our Biases: Walk Boldly Towards Them
- 18 1. IDENTIFY YOUR BIASES Take the Implicit Association Tests and learn about the different types of biases. 2. PAY ATTENTION TO LANGUAGE Be mindful of what you say and how you say it. 3. QUESTION YOUR THINKING AND CHALLENGE YOUR ASSUMPTIONS Flip the script. Would you draw the same conclusions if this scenario involved someone of a different gender or race? 4. MAKE FRIENDS Proximity shatters stereotypes. Seek diversity in your friendships and interactions. Volunteer at an organization working with people not in your circle. Actions We Can Take
- 19 5. SPEAK OUT Hold yourself and others accountable when unconscious bias surfaces. 6. DONT BE DEFENSIVE Just listen. The use of the words: discrimination, oppression, racism, heterosexism, male privilege, etc., are not personal criticisms. 7. AVOID GENERALIZATIONS Catch yourself when you use them and ask yourself if the statement was true. 8. USE VISUALIZATION Imagine positive images of a group you tend to be biased about. 9. LISTEN TO SOMEONE ELSES STORY Exercise empathy. 10. RAISE YOUR CHILDREN TO EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

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Social Justice Values, Human Rights, Identifying Our Own Biases.pptx

  • 1. - 1 What is Social Justice? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
  • 2. - 2 What Does Social Justice Mean to You
  • 3. - 3
  • 4. - 4 Social Injustice Poverty Lack of healthcare Hunger Unsafe living environments Unsafe food Dirty water Laws that target a particular group because of their identity Stricter application of the law to one group over another
  • 5. - 5 Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." Martin Luther King Jr
  • 6. - 6 Admitting social injustice that we do not personally experience is a difficult, personal task, but once done, allows us to better answer the question, "What will I do about it? It gives us the chance to check our biases at the door and treat people the way we would want to be treated.
  • 8. - 8 Human Rights Inalienable, fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being. Universal applicable everywhere Egalitarian the same for everyone
  • 9. - 9 Human Rights - History The history of human rights is that of the struggle against exploitation of one person by another. It is based on the recognition of basic rights founded on the concept of the inherent dignity and worth of every individual.
  • 10. - 10 Universal Declaration of Human Rights On December 10, 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the 56 members of the United Nations. The vote was unanimous, although eight nations chose to abstain. What are the Universal Human Rights (4:46) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDgIVseTkuE
  • 11. - 11 The following two treaties were drafted by the UN Commission on Human Rights and are intended to be mechanisms for enforcing the UDHR 1. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 2. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Human Rights Covenants
  • 12. - 12 A class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure one's entitlement to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression. Freedom from arbitrary arrest. Freedom from arbitrary detention. The right to a fair trial. Freedom of association. Freedom of assembly. Civil and Political Rights
  • 13. - 13 Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Socio-economic human rights, such as the right to education, right to housing, right to adequate standard of living, right to health and the right to science and culture: Terminating an employee without cause Deliberate poisoning of a water supply Discrimination in access to medical care, work, housing, education etc. Banning unions Depriving children of adequate food and water Failing to provide any primary level education Failing to provide basic health care facilities Educational institutions in such poor condition that they are a risk to safety Housing in such poor condition that it is a risk to safety
  • 14. - 14 Subsequent Human Rights Documents More than 20 additional treaties have been adopted by the UN. Some examples are: Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1951) Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1979) Regional examples Muslim states have created the Cairo Declaration of Human Rights in Islam
  • 15. - 15 What does it mean to be fully human? How is that different from just "being alive" or "surviving"? Based on this list, what do people need to live in dignity? Are all human beings essentially equal? What is the value of human differences? Can any of our "essential" human qualities be taken from us? For example, only human beings can communicate with complex language; are you human if you lose the power of speech? What happens when a person or government attempts to deprive someone of something that is necessary to human dignity? What would happen if you had to give up one of these human necessities?
  • 16. - 16 Social Injustice Poverty Lack of healthcare Hunger Unsafe living environments Unsafe food Dirty water Laws that target a particular group because of their identity Stricter application of the law to one group over another Basic Principles Access (greater equality of access to goods and services) Equity (overcoming unfairness caused by unequal access to economic resources and power) Rights (equal effective legal, industrial and political rights) Participation (expanded opportunities for real participation in the decisions which govern their lives).
  • 17. - 17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYyvbgINZkQh Harvard Implicit Bias Test ttps://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/harvard-s-project- implicit-test-reveals-your-unconscious-bias-in-just-10-minutes/ar- BB167jou https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ How to Overcome Our Biases: Walk Boldly Towards Them
  • 18. - 18 1. IDENTIFY YOUR BIASES Take the Implicit Association Tests and learn about the different types of biases. 2. PAY ATTENTION TO LANGUAGE Be mindful of what you say and how you say it. 3. QUESTION YOUR THINKING AND CHALLENGE YOUR ASSUMPTIONS Flip the script. Would you draw the same conclusions if this scenario involved someone of a different gender or race? 4. MAKE FRIENDS Proximity shatters stereotypes. Seek diversity in your friendships and interactions. Volunteer at an organization working with people not in your circle. Actions We Can Take
  • 19. - 19 5. SPEAK OUT Hold yourself and others accountable when unconscious bias surfaces. 6. DONT BE DEFENSIVE Just listen. The use of the words: discrimination, oppression, racism, heterosexism, male privilege, etc., are not personal criticisms. 7. AVOID GENERALIZATIONS Catch yourself when you use them and ask yourself if the statement was true. 8. USE VISUALIZATION Imagine positive images of a group you tend to be biased about. 9. LISTEN TO SOMEONE ELSES STORY Exercise empathy. 10. RAISE YOUR CHILDREN TO EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

Editor's Notes

  1. Can think about what social injustice means see helpful webpage Social Justice isnt for Super heroes
  2. Social injustice keeps people from being healthy and happy. It violates the idea that all individuals have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Injustice impacts people based on their race, religion, sexuality, economic status, gender, ethnicity, and much more.
  3. Those who denounce social justice mistakenly believe marginalized groups will receive special treatment. For these people to do it, they lose something. They don't realize that we are all only as strong as the weakest among us.
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