Category: Social justice

  • “Exploring the Complexities of a Justice Related Issue: A Transdisciplinary Approach”

    • Describe the justice related issue, including its main features and characteristics. • Provide the background of the issue. 
    Is this a “wicked” problem?
    o If so, describe why.
    o If not, describe why not. 
    Why is it an issue with contemporary salience? •
    Why does it need to be addressed?
    o What are the potential outcomes if no action is taken?
    • If this issue is part of a wider trend, and of historical nature, identify that trend and historical background. 
    Make recommendations for a transdisciplinary approach to the issue.
    o Who should be involved in addressing the issue?
    o How should the transdisciplinary efforts be organized?
    o What outcomes would be acceptable? 
    Based on your research, postulate potential solutions to the issue. 
    Position your paper within a philosophical/theoretical lens or lenses.
    • Make reference to the literature to support your position(s). • Use at least 4 sources from assigned class readings in your assignment. You are also expected to use at least 4 sources from outside readings/documents. 
    4 class sources:
    Bohrer, A. J. (2019). Marxism and Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Class and Sexuality under Contemporary Capitalism
    Hurlbert, M. A. (Ed.) (2011). Pursuing justice: An introduction to justice studies. Fernwood Publishing
    Smith-Carrier, T. A., Gazso, A., Collins, S. B., & Smith, C. (2019). Myth or reality: Exploring intergenerational social assistance participation in Ontario, Canada. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 
    Smith-Carrier, T., Leacy, K., Bouck, M. S., Justrabo, J., & Decker Pierce, B. (2019). Living with poverty: A simulation. Journal of Social Work, 19(5), 642-663.
    Mendly-Zambo, Z., & Raphael, D. (2019). Competing discourses of household food insecurity in Canada. Social Policy and Society, 18(4), 535-554.

  • Title: “Exploring the Intersection of Social Justice and Intersectionality: A Critical Analysis”

    A 2,000 word paper about a social justice concept. It requires references from scholarly articles/book. I attached the details below.