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JUSTICE
JUSTICE
In order to have a Just Society, every person or community must work at breaking down systematic barriers. What are examples of systematic barriers that lead to systemic racism and oppression?
Reflect
Review the following slide and determine what was the barrier. Did a change to the barrier hurt or change anything with the outcome of the game? Can you give other examples of other barriers people from your community face? Write this all in your workbook.
A JUST SOCIETY
Why it matters?
Individuals and communities must be willing to move from thinking everyone requires the ‘same’ level of support (equality) to providing supports to overcome any barriers they encounter (equity) to have individuals and communities working to remove the barriers for those who are marginalized (justice).
For those who believe they are marginalized live every day in a system predicted on injustice, no explanation is needed. Take a look at the following images that shows the stark differences between equality, equity and justice giving a great visual of the terms forbetter understanding.
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