Social Justice to me means: unity, fairness, and equity. I think Social Justice High School in Little Village practices social justice because it teaches young people moral values and unites people from different cultures. An example of social justice in our community is when the community of Little Village fought – in a 19 day hunger strike - to bring the Little Village Lawndale campus to the community.
Some obstacles to social justice include: racism, stereotyping, and ignorance. Some ways we can achieve social justice is to get people to interact together in events and activities. Neighborhood activities can help people forget their differences and talk about similarities. Neighborhood events help us get to know each other; after all, many racial minorities have it tough. For example, Hispanics and African-Americans are seen by some as crooks. Whites are seen by many as wealthy people with power. Additionally, there are ignorant people that don’t want to get along. Racial supremacy groups such as the KKK want only white people to be in power.
I remember when I was in a program called Urban Life Skills, they brought two groups that didn’t like each other from different races. Both of these people got to know each other and noticed that they had a lot in common. Groups and activities, such as Urban Life Skills, can help people set aside obstacles to be united in social justice.
Social Justice connects to my topic of prison reform because prison should provide rehabilitation for inmates. Prison should offer an opportunity for inmates to get their lives straight so they won’t go back.