Tasks(s):

For your final paper, students will select a current social justice event, issue, or movement discussed in the readings from Model 8 and apply their knowledge to assess, interpret, and discuss Social Justice in a summary paper.

Students will demonstrate their understanding of Social Justice by constructing an essay in 3 sections that address their selected issue, event, or movement toward social justice found in Module 8.

Section 1: In one page, introduce the issue, event, or social movement the student selected from the Readings in Module 8. Cite correctly.

Section 2: In at least 5 or more pages, discuss the 5 following questions about Your selected issue, event, or social movement as it relates to social justice and each of the 4 principles, eg, equity, participation, rights, and access.

One page minimum for each question. Provide examples when possible.

1. Which theories of social justice are most representative of the philosophy of the movement?

2. What was the origin of the justice issue and which stage of development has the social movement reached?

3. What social institutions are being affected by the advocates and activism of a movement’s participants?

4. How have the events and social movements achieved the goals of Restorative Justice?

5. What are the successes or failures of the movement in gaining access, equity, rights, and participation for the members of the disadvantaged population?

Correctly cite all sources. Use course material and your own essays to support your answers.