Social Justice 1: Social Justice and Social Oppression
SOcial Justice and Social Oppression
Social justice is a concept that acknowledges the importance that each person and group is given equal opportunities, treated fairly, and allowed to participate within society.
Systemic racism and the intersections of all forms of oppression negatively impact the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of those affected by them. What this looks like and feels like will vary from person to person.
Click the link below for specific terms and definitions to assist your learning
Canadian Race Relations - Key Terms & Definitions
The terms that describe various forms of oppression - the “isms” - can be difficult to understand, but this understanding is important for taking action: Knowledge is power!
As a class or in small groups, divide up the terms in the document linked below. Report back on your assigned terms: How would you explain them in your own words? Which ones are you still struggling with? What do you need in order to understand them better? Discuss as a class.
Match the Definitions
Racism
Sexism
Ableism
Ageism
Classism
Drop: Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism based on the belief that one's own race is superior.
Drop: Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender.
Drop: Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.
Drop: Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's age.
Drop: Prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class.
