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Grace James Academy of Excellence: Justice and Oppression

Justice

Driving Question: How can communities support oppressed/ marginalized people?

According to Merriam-Webster Justice is defined as:

2athe quality of being just, impartial, or fair questioned the justice of their decision

b(1)the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action

(2)conformity to this principle or ideal RIGHTEOUSNESS the justice of their cause

cthe quality of conforming to law

Books about Justice

Intersectionality

Marginalized Groups

According to Merriam-Webster Marginalize is defined as:  

To relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or a group.

Ally?

Oppression

Books about Oppression

Torrey Maldonado

Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson

Words Related to Justice

  • Fairness
  • Equality
  • Righteousness               
  • Ethics
  • Equity
  • Neutrality
  • Integrity
  • Morality
  • Justification
  • Reasonableness 

 

Types of Justice

Criminal Justice: is the delivery of justice to those who have committed crimes.

Social Justice:  is making sure everyone receives the same treatment. The same distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Restorative Justice:  is repairing the harm caused by criminal or wrong behavior.

Oppression

According to Merriam-Webster Oppression is defined as:


1aunjust or cruel exercise of authority or power the continuing oppression of the … underclasses— H. A. Daniels

bsomething that oppresses especially in being an unjust or excessive exercise of power unfair taxes and other oppressions