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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > equality and social stratification > education for social justice
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > equality and social stratification > education for social justice
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > religion and social values > education for social justice
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > religion and social values > education for social justice

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education for social justice  

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  • Social justice is an overarching term used to examine the inequitable social arrangements found between individuals or groups of individuals, including (although not necessarily exclusive of) social class, race, gender, ethnicity, disability, and sexuality. The concept of justice can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, who considered the underpinning principles that would lead to a greater just society—that is, an ideal for a civilization based on the stability of its citizenry, and furthermore, the well-being and flourishing of its citizens. [Source: Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education; Social Justice, Education for]

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