Continuous Learning | Paths to Social Justice

Learning Objectives

  • Identifying ways in which we can reduce the suffering created by society, and create more opportunities for everyone.

  • Considering your actions, attitudes, and beliefs, and for guiding yourself and your community toward equity.


Instructions: Either as individuals or a group, view the linked content; then take 5-10 minutes to work through the associated thought exercise.

Thought Exercise

  1. Analyze the numbers regarding diversity in your organization. In reference to Lorenzo, are these numbers sufficient to see an actual impact?

  2. Identify any instances of "token-ism" in your organization (ie. appointment of a minority to specifically address diversity issues) and think of ways in which you can join in identifying and pursuing equity issues with them. Also encouraging others to participate as well.

Thought Exercise

  1. Identify some ways in which you can contribute to equity and inclusion directly at your organization? What are your obstacles?

  2. Propose action research, or preliminary action based on what is already known, or a pilot project to explore the issue.

Thought Exercise

  1. Take a few minutes to imagine the world without a particular social injustice.

  2. How many things are you currently doing on a regular basis that are directly opposed to the socially-just world you imagined?

  3. Identify opportunities for positive steps in support of equality (ex. using inclusive language, self-education, cooperating with local change efforts, etc.)

Key Terms: gender diversity, critical mass workplace, diverse teams, comply, political correctness, competitive advantage, leadership, innovation, hiring, development, promoting, illiteracy, power, civic power, civic engagement, participation, reform