Write a paper on how Social Justice is defined, “Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities. Social workers aim to open the doors of access and opportunity for everyone, particularly those in greatest need.” National Association of Social Workers. “Social justice encompasses economic justice.
Topic examples: Voting Rights, Healthcare, Income Gap, Hunger and Food Insecurity, Gun Violence, Racial Injustice, Refugee Crisis, Climate Justice, Equality, Poverty and Homelessness, Overpopulation, Immigration, Civil Rights and Racial Discrimination, Gender Inequality, Childhood Obesity, Health Care Availability, Income Inequality, and Bullying.
Paper should discuss the chosen social justice topic. This paper should be well thought out and should thoroughly explore how social workers should handle an issue such as that within their social work practice.
1. Choose a Social Justice topic to explore/research further.
2. Review Rubric to serve as a guide while completing assignment. Be sure to include all that is required per rubric.
3. Find a minimum of 3 supporting articles on the topic you have chosen to explore/research. Papers should include at least three (3) reputable sources of information and should be properly referenced within the paper.
4. All papers are expected to be in APA style. Your paper should be clearly typed, double spaced, 12 fonts, and should include correct spellings and grammar. Cover sheet should include course title, student’s name, and date. This paper is expected to be 5 pages top to bottom, not including cover sheet or reference page. Therefore, your submitted paper should be a total of 7 pages total (cover page, 5 pages pertaining the topic, and reference page).
5. In summary of this paper please discuss how social workers promote social justice.
