social-justice

Ridhima Anand, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi Sudhishna Sharma, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi ABSTRACT This article explores whether India’s extensive framework of special protections truly safeguards communities vulnerable to identity-based atrocities. Despite constitutional postulates which highlight equality and dignity, caste-based violence…

Sanjana, Christ (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT Caste-based reservation refers to affirmative action provided to historically disadvantaged communities based on their caste identity to ensure social justice and inclusion. In contrast, the economic quota (EWS) is aimed at uplifting individuals from financially weaker backgrounds, regardless of their caste, by addressing economic disadvantage as…

A fierce advocate for health equity, Odessa Sawyer writes passionately about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), a movement born in the midst of COVID-19 that encouraged organizations and companies to look at how their social justice stance was perceived by consumers and employees. The post DEIB or DEIBust? appeared first on Center for Practical Bioethics .

Post ICA Conference The impact of public relations and promotional communication on human rights, inequalities and social justice: Interdisciplinary reflections and future directions WHEN 08:30 – 18:30 Tuesday 25 June 2024 WHERE Queensland University of Technology – P Block Room 419, Gardens Point Campus This 2024 ICA... The post Post ICA Conference – The impact of public relations and promotiona…

“We need to fight political despair wherever we find it.” — Jamelle Bouie It is an annual tradition at BMSG to curate a list of our favorite media bites from the year. As our staff reads countless news articles and social media posts, sometimes we encounter quotes so moving that we write them down and […] The post Top 10 public health and social justice media bites of 2023 appeared first on Berke…

Professor Soudabeh Moradian - Department of Film and Media Arts Soudabeh Moradian is a filmmaker known for her work addressing social justice, women’s rights and the psychological impacts of war. Moradian’s notable films include “Doomsday Machine” (2009), “Story of the Land on Ashes” (2001), “Mahin” (1999), “I was Born Yesterday” (2015), “Polaris” (2016) and “The…

2022 has inspired no shortage of compelling media bites, as a year of difficulty led to widespread action. In the wake of COVID, ongoing gun violence, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and other major issues and events, journalists, advocates, and even athletes have used their voices and platforms to help us understand persistent problems and problematic norms in new ways. Here are the top quotes t…

The Just Tech Fellowship, a project of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), announced its inaugural class of Just Tech Fellows today. These six visionaries—Kim Gallon, Chris Gilliard, Christine Miranda, Clarence Okoh, Meme Styles, and Rua Williams—will each receive two-year fellowships to tackle complex issues at the intersection of tech and social justice. The post Introducing the 2022-20…

Social Differences Symposium Examines Belonging The Honors program recently co-hosted the first annual Social Differences, Social Justice Symposium. Content experts explored themes of equity, social justice, and global transformation in this robust symposium hosted at Whitman. Gisele Marcus ’89, Professor of Practice–Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Olin Business School at Washington Univ…

When a free, online, 12-week course introducing the impact of the law on equality in America was offered by the University of Akron a year ago, Yoleetah Ilodi, M.D., assistant [...] The post Discussing Equity and Social Justice with Brant Lee: Race and the Law appeared first on NEOMED .

Dr. Dawn Richardson, Associate Dean of Social Justice, has recently hired two graduate students to support the Antiracism Initiative in the... Read More The post Graduate students to support SPH Antiracism Initiative appeared first on OHSU-PSU School of Public Health .

During an interview prior to the launch of the Poor People’s Campaign more than 50 years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “There is nothing wrong with the traffic law which says you have to stop for the red light.” However, he clarified, “When a fire is raging, the fire truck goes right through that […] The post Top 10 public health and social justice media bites of 2020 appeared first on Berk…

Guest blog by Reverend Michael Malcom  I was born into a working-class family in Decatur, Georgia. My mother and father were both in the home and worked full time jobs. I can remember times going without water, gas, or lights. I can recall a time when I was out with friends and one of them ... The post Energy justice is racial justice appeared first on Climate 411 .

Each year, one of our favorite blogs at BMSG is our annual Top 10 list of media bites. Our staff members narrow the selections from dozens of favorites that have grabbed our attention during research analyses and the daily news monitoring we conduct. Looking back at the year in quotes allows us to reflect not […] The post Top 10 public health and social justice media bites of 2019 appeared first …

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One of life’s most important lessons gets underscored when you’re working on public health or social justice causes (which I’ve come to realize are largely one and the same): Change can take a while. As a trainer, I like to use case studies to show advocates how the strategic use of mass media can advance […] The post Hang in there, advocates: Change takes time appeared first on Berkeley Media St…