Social Justice Key Terminology and Personal Identity

Social Justice Key Terminology and Personal Identity
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Part 1 - Social Justice Key Terminology

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Social Justice

Social justice refers to the combination of equal rights and human values in which society recognizes humanity with dignity and equality (Zadja et al., 2006). It pertains to the justification of today's advocacy movements and social reforms (Reisch, 2002).

Social justice is equal access to educational rights and quality of learning for all students (Lupton, 2005). It addresses the high standard of academic performance and the firm assessment of students (Cambron-McCabe & McCarthy, 2005).

Culture

Culture is defined as the traditional ideals, actions, artifacts, and more that are passed, educated and preserved (Arnove et al., 2013). It is a characteristic of a specific society, race, area, or period passed on years after years (Birukou et al., 2013).

Culture in education is interrelated to the curriculum as it holds various cultural importance (Arnove et al., 2013). Yet rather, it is limited through the difference of opinions regarding cultural differences from local to global (Stephens, 2007.

Identity

Identity is the representation of an individual which serves as a medium to connect to society (Chryssochoou, 2003). It creates meaning for the representation of the self through sociocultural contexts (Schachter & Rich, 2011).

Identity as a concept matter in education directly relates educators to the identity development of the students (Schachter & Rich, 2011). It also influences the students’ academic quality and progress; simultaneously, it is formed and emphasized during academic years (Kaplan & Flum, 2012).

Bias (including implicit bias)

There are two types of bias, explicit bias as conscious actions that discriminate race, gender, and more (Clarke, 2018). Implicit bias is the opposite, where discrimination arises with an unconscious mind or awareness (Payne et al., 2017).

Biases create complications for the students as unseen barriers are being reproduced during the process (Staats, 2016). And with implicit bias, schools are being influenced negatively, which affects the faculty's disciplinary decisions (McNeal, 2016).

Diversity

Diversity is the large population where the people encounter different individuals (Dali & Caidi, 2017) and the various similarities and differences of many people (Washington, 2008).

Diversity is the demographic profile of the faculty professionals and the student body (Dali & Caidi, 2017). It also enhances the students' educational experiences through effective interactions (Misra & McMahon, 2006).

Equality

Equality is a concept for an equal society that promotes egalitarianism within diversity (Burchardt & Vizard, 2007). To achieve this, it requires the full support and aid of the government in promoting equality within society (Fredman, 2005).

Equality refers to a balanced distribution of high-quality ...