Inclusivity Diversity, and Social Justice Assignment
Inclusivity, diversity, Social Justice and Systemic Equity Assignment
This assignment reflects competencies 1, 2 and 3 and should critically analyze issues related to diversity, oppression, systemic inequality, etc. Students will write a 4 to 5 page paper on the topic of human rights and social justice. Discuss the rights you believe people should have to education, work, health, housing, safety, and well-being. Relate those rights to social justice issues. You must critically analyze data, research and scholarly articles to support your beliefs. This paper should be double-spaced and formatted according to APA 7th edition using 12 point Arial or Times New Roman. Incorporate at least 10 references.
Organize your paper by responding to the statements and questions listed below.
Discuss and analyze the concepts of human rights, civil rights, civil liberties and the right to social welfare.
Identify the human rights you believe everyone should have with regard to education, employment, healthcare, housing, food, transportation, safety & protection, and overall well-being.
How do human rights, civil rights and civil liberties promote social justice?
Identify your perspective on human rights as residual or institutional. Explain your position.
Does your personal perspective on social welfare reflect a humanitarian approach or a punitive approach? How does your perspective compare to social work values?
Discuss the three primary social justice theories of libertarianism, utilitarianism and egalitarianism. How do they differ on individual and collective rights and access to societal resources?
Based on your perspective of social justice, which theory (structural functionalism or conflict) provides the best macro level explanation of the social forces that that perpetuate and sustain injustice? Explain your position.
