social-justice

Vanshika, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences ABSTRACT Do inadequate policies harm the people they are made for or is it the lackadaisical implementation of those policies that are the problem? When does the law become inadequate and how does one gauge that gap so that the law actually delivers? The Supreme Court made “housing” a fundamental right under Article 21’s broad “right…

Social justice has been understood to be a critical value necessary for ensuring that designed policies and practices ensure fairness and equality to the communities being served. Researchers have attempted to study the role of social justice in shaping the decisions and structure of public policy yet faced challenges in measuring particular facets of the … Continue reading "Unveiling and Explain…

Anushka Singh, Jagannath University Jaipur Shivina Rathore, Jagannath University Jaipur ABSTRACT Penal philosophy has gone through so many transformations over the time shifting from a punitive and retributive approach to more reformative framework or approach. Customary criminal justice systems mainly or majorly focused on punishment deterrence and the revenge toward the society against the offe…

Dr. Uma K. Shinde, JSPM University, Pune ABSTRACT The concept of live-in relationships has gained increasing social and legal recognition in India, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards personal relationships and individual autonomy. Although live-in relationships are not expressly governed by any specific legislation, the Indian judiciary has played a significant role in defining their …

Students at the UW School of Social Work advanced the mission of social and economic justice through the Grand Challenges for Social Work Student Design Projects as they developed and tested solutions to some of today’s most pressing social issues. The Grand Challenges for Social Work is a national initiative that calls on social workers to take on large, complex problems such as reducing inequal…

This paper argues that governance, not inscription, is the correct model of authorship for disabled scholars with communicative disabilities, with implications for disabled scholars whose expressive continuity is disrupted by disability more broadly. Drawing on Ricoeur’s hermeneutics and Foucault’s author-function, it establishes that meaning precedes and exceeds the act of inscription, and that …

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…

Wanting to support marginalized scientists, particularly disabled scientists of color, in 2024, TERC researchers Lisette Torres-Gerald and Christina Silva conducted a pilot study to develop and refine a new data collection methodology called Contemplative CRiT Collage (CCC). Its intention is to aid in the mending of scientists of color with disabilities who encounter negative experiences in STEM.…

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…

Changing Society offers a foundational exploration of the causes, impacts, and dynamics of social change. Informed by the tenets of universal design, equity and belonging, and a commitment to a decolonizing approach, it is written for undergraduate students majoring in social sciences, social work, ethnic studies, or social justice studies.

Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services delves into the complex realm of social justice, offering a deep dive into historical roots and theories to practical applications in the field. This text covers fundamental concepts, including power, privilege, and oppression, and explores critical issues like racism, gender, sexuality, poverty, religion, and disability in the context of the United Sta…

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…

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…

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 .