Perception In Social Justice
Perceptions “Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other's welfare, social justice can never be attained” (Keller). By way of explanation, we must be conscious of one another and actively work to ensure every single person’s happiness. Then, and only then, will true social justice be achieved. Furthermore, we must apply this to our daily lives by incorporating into institutions such as businesses, hospitals, and, more specifically, schools. Teaching for social justice is an active process by which one not only recognizes the oppression created by biases, but acts on the injustices in order to interrupt the cycle and create a positive change. As an aspiring socially just teacher, who