• 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.
Category: Social justice
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“Exploring the Complexities of a Justice Related Issue: A Transdisciplinary Approach”
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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.