Social Justice in Education
Education serves to help people understand the world around them and interact effectively with their society. To that end, I do not believe one's education can be complete without some understanding of social justice. Regardless of your identity or place in the world, topics of social justice shape everything from personal interactions to the opportunities you have. We are all participants in society, and social justice helps us understand the mechanisms of that society. For example, we might become aware of how our implicit biases inform our choices, or learn why certain laws and policies exist. To go one step further, knowing about these issues allows us to make decisions we believe in, and that can contribute positively to society. We might buy books from independent bookstores, or take public transportation more. Social justice is not just for career advocates or politicians. By its very nature, it is an important subject for everyone. In schools, I think social justice can be ...