Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Learning About Social Justice Reform

By Gary Peterson


A big problem these days is people being put into jail for far too long or far too often. Not only does this add up tremendously as far as the amount of money that taxpayers have to put into the criminal system, but it actually makes it harder for people who have committed crimes to become good people again. This exemplifies the need for social justice reform.

A big problem in the world that has always existed and unfortunately might always be there to some degree in certain individuals is racism. When that way of thinking is allowed to infiltrate police forces, it can lead to serious problems that result in people of certain races, such as black people, being treated overly harshly by police and arrested more often even though they don't commit more crimes. This is one of the major problems that is plaguing society right now, and more in-depth media coverage of it is allowing more people to see it, become conscious of it, and realize that something must be done otherwise it will just keep going on indefinitely.

There are many different occasions in which protesting has led to positive outcomes. This is definitely a way to draw more attention to an issue since otherwise, people can just forget about it in the storm of absurd news that keeps happening on a daily basis nowadays. One of the keys to a successful protest is that it is done in a peaceful and respectful manner, since otherwise you are not likely to change any minds, not to mention the fact that violence often insight violence in others, and you don't want to get into a situation where two large groups of people are pitting themselves against each other.

A great thing to remember is that social justice is a fairly specific thing, yet it encompasses a broad range of issues. If you happen to be new to the subject, it might be helpful to learn a little more before proceeding. What the concept is is a fairness between individuals and the society that they live in, so it is all about that relationship being just.

One important thing that is often disputed and still hasn't quite been made right is the distribution of wealth. Without this problem solved, many people will remain in poverty. This is something no one should have to go through, so it is a highly important issue.

There are some who might not be sure what opportunity for personal activity means or how important it is. The thing that makes it so cardinal to the issue is that if people aren't treated fairly by society, they can't do the things they want to do. This is a major injustice.

Some people don't feel like they can ever achieve a higher station in life. For some folks, this is tragically true due to the fact that they live in an area where they will not be able to find a good job to support themselves, and particularly if they have a family, they certainly can't afford to go back to school in order to get a better-paying job. Those are cases where there is an utter lacking of social mobility.

It is important for vulnerable people to have safety nets for when they are at their lowest and most desperate, lacking enough money to buy food even. That way, they won't be put in life-threatening or inhumane situations. Sometimes, just knowing you have that safety net can completely change a person's life.




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