Social Justice (Definition & Function)
Social Justice -> Everyone get the same rights and opportunities |
Social Injustice -> Unfair/preventing someone's rights |
Function -> To keep the society a safe, free, and peace place |
Gramen Bank
Definition -> A bank in Bangladesh that gives small loans to poor people without asking for anything as a guarantee. |
Function -> Help poor people, especially women, by giving them loans so they can start businesses and support themselves. |
Founded by Muhammad Yunus in 1983 |
Operates on trust and group accountability. |
Social Injustice
Discrimination -> Unfair treatment of people based on race, gender, or other differences. |
Segregation -> The separation of people based on race, gender, or other differences. |
Apartheid-> A policy or system of segregation. |
Types of Conflict
Local -> Specific region. |
Regional -> Single community and affects multiple areas within a country |
Global |
National |
Racial |
International |
John Rawl Theory
Definition -> Justice is fairness, chosen without knowing one’s social position. |
Equal Liberty: Everyone gets equal basic freedoms. |
Difference Principle: Inequality is allowed if it helps the least advantaged. |
Fair Equality of Opportunity: Equal chances for those with similar talents. |
Civil War
A war fought within one country between groups with different ideas or goals. |
Fought between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) in the USA. |
Main issue: Slavery and states’ rights. |
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Nelson Mandela
Son of a tribal chief from South Africa (A transit point for white colonizers) |
Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) → Hope for colonizers to reach Asia (Nusantara) |
Became the first president of South Africa (frequently participated in organizations, resolved conflicts between white people and African people (making peace without violence)) |
Symbol of peace, July 18 is established as Mandela Day |
World's 5 Biggest Innovations after World War 2
Internet -> Global network that revolutionized communication, information sharing, and nearly every aspect of modern life. |
Semiconductor & Microchip -> Enabled the creation of computers, smartphones, and modern electronics by making devices smaller, faster, and smarter. |
Space Exploration (e.g., Moon Landing) -> Expanded human understanding of the universe and sparked countless technological spin-offs. |
DNA Structure Discovery -> Led to breakthroughs in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology by revealing how hereditary information is encoded. |
Renewable Energy Technologies (Solar Panel) |
Poverty
Not having enough money for basic needs. |
Caused by factors like unemployment, low education, poor healthcare, war, inequality, corruption, and natural disasters. |
Restorative Justice
Definition -> Restorative justice is a system of criminal justice that focuses on repairing the harm caused by a crime through inclusive processes that engage victims, offenders, and the community. |
It prevents future harms, find solutions, and build understandings and empathy |
However, it is ineffective, takes more time, and might not feel fair to some victims |
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Israel VS Palestina
Both sides claim the same land. |
In 1948, Israel was created → many Palestinians lost land. |
Ongoing conflict over: Land, Jerusalem, Refugees, Israel Settlements |
- UN Plan (1947): Split land → Israel agreed, Arabs rejected.
- Oslo Accords (1990s): Peace talks + partial rule for Palestinians.
- Road Map (2003): Plan for 2 countries → failed.
- Ceasefires: Made often, but usually broken.
Roma Community Envelopment Project 2000s
Aims to improve the lives of Roma people. |
Fights discrimination and promotes equality. |
Works with governments and NGOs to create fair policies. |
Works in European countries with Roma communities. |
People Who Fought for Social Justice
Martin Luther King Jr. (USA) -> Fought for Black civil rights and equality in America. Famous for his peaceful protests and “I Have a Dream” speech. |
Nelson Mandela (South Africa) -> Fought against apartheid. Spent 27 years in prison and later became president. |
Mahatma Gandhi -> Led India’s fight for freedom from British rule. |
Importance of UN
Protects human rights and refugees. |
Helps stop wars and make peace talks. |
Helps countries recover after conflict. |
Supports ceasefires and peace deals. |
Sends peacekeepers to protect people. |
International organization where countries work together to promote peace, security, and cooperation worldwide. |
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