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Social justice is built on the pillars of human rights, equity, participation, and access. When a society is just, everyone is respected, supported, and protected. Achieving social justice isn’t easy as there are many issues that need to be addressed. Here are 15 examples: #1. The gender pay gap
Legislatures across the nation are confronting several social issues including crime, drug use, immigration and poverty. These issues will continue to hold resonance, of course, in the...
#1. Student debt. In a 2022 article, Forbes lists jarring student loan debt statistics in the United States. The total student debt is $1.75 trillion in federal and private loans. On average, borrowers each owe almost $29,000. About 92% of all student debt comes from federal student loans.
Racism, anti-immigrant sentiments, and threats to democracy remained pressing human rights problems in the United States in 2023. The national poverty rate rose dramatically following the choice...
In this article, which frequently refers to the World Economic Forum’s 17th Edition of the Global Risks Report, we’ll highlight 20 current global issues we must address, including issues related to climate change, COVID-19, social rights, and more.
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a historic economic downturn, leaving millions unemployed, and contentious legislation has reignited discussions about systemic racism, inequality and social justice policies. From gun violence to human rights, the list of social issues in America and around the globe can seem overwhelming.
However, there are vast social justice issues that plague countries around the globe. Learn what social justice is and how it has morphed over the years, as well as explore several examples of social justice issues affecting our world both historically and today.
World Report 2024, Human Rights Watch’s 34th annual review of human rights practices and trends around the globe, reviews developments in more than 100 countries.
Recognize that social justice issues exist and are pervasive in many areas of society, including education, health care, employment, and criminal justice. Understand the ways in which historical and systemic factors have contributed to these inequalities.
Left unchecked, the egregious actions of abusive governments escalate, cementing the belief that corruption, censorship, impunity, and violence are the most effective tools to achieve their aims....