What is Social justice Within Ourselves? by Marcel

What is social justice within ourselves?
The objective of social justice is to spread equality, without judgment, through ethnicity, religion, gender, or ethnic origin. Social justice normally goes undefined, as it comes in various forms and interpretations. There are certain steps people must follow in order to learn about themselves, and to acknowledge that social justice surrounds us every day. One of the most important questions to ask ourselves is, “what is social justice to me?”
The first step in answering this opinionated question, is to be more aware, to listen, and to absorb information. Listen to what's going on around you, think of how you want to react to what you have encountered.  The second step is ponder the issue of social justice, and how it may affect you and individuals around you. For example, if you hear a racist remark, take a moment to reflect. Think and take in what they're saying. How does the racist comment affect you? How does it affect your thinking, even if your ethnicity isn't the target of hate. On the other hand, if your ethnicity is being targeted, also take a moment to think about how you can respond, physically or mentally. The third step is to take action. To take action in an appropriate manner by exploiting social justice issues that mean something to you is most effective. Take a stand on what you believe to be just. Taking action comes in many forms and can be as simple as a “retweet” on Twitter or a Facebook post.  

Now, decide what social justice means to you. How will you take action?

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