Social Justice

What is social justice?

• lack of fairness or justice.

• justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

• a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude

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Which is an example of a boycott?

• convincing your family and friends to support a new product

• refusing to purchase a product to support a cause

• giving a friend helpful advice

What is a protest?

• the act of supporting your favorite sports team

• the separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.

• a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

What is a society?

• people living together in a more or less ordered community.

• the state of being alone or away from others

• a place where an organism makes its home

Which term describes a separation of people by race?

• justice

• backlash

• segregation

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Why did Martin Luther King Jr. encourage 225,000 Chicago kids to cut class in 1963?

• to celebrate a national holiday

• to protest against the segregation in Chicago schools

• to protest against unfair treatment of teachers

Which athlete began a kneeling protest in 2016?

• Russell Wilson

• Cam Newton

• Colin Kaepernick

Why did Kaepernick kneel during the national anthem instead of standing?

• to call attention to climate change

• to call attention to police brutality and unequal treatment of black people in the U.S

• it was his way of stretching before the game

Why is social justice important?

• it protects the habitats of endangered animals

• it promotes a cleaner and healthier environment

• it promotes and works toward a society that celebrates diversity and equality

An example of advocating for social justice includes

• speaking up against discrimination

• supporting employment rights

• volunteering your time to help those in need

• all of the above