Blog Post 1: The Importance of Social Justice

Final Blog Post I believe that the future of social justice presents both challenges and opportunities. While progress has been made in some areas like: systemic oppression, and gender/racial equality, misinformation remains a significant obstacle. Increased awareness, activism, and inclusive policies offer hope for change, driven largely by younger generations. Ultimately, the goal is to foster collective responsibility, empathy, and action to build a more equitable and inclusive society. Through this course and blogging, I have gained a deeper understanding of various topics such as: social justice, intersectionality, and systemic. Writing and reflecting on various topics allowed me to engage critically and process challenges outside of my own perspective. My perspective has shifted to view social justice as an ongoing effort requiring active participation. In my future as a healthcare provider, I plan to advocate for culturally competent care and address healthcare disparities. On a...

  Global Perspectives on Social Justice & Advocacy The fight for human rights is a significant challenge that is continually faced worldwide. Below are two issues occurring in other parts of the world that I found particularly interesting. Women’s Rights in Afghanistan Since the Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan has become the only country to ban girls from education beyond sixth grade. Women face severe restrictions, ranging from employment, freedom of movement, and even visiting parks. Protections around gender-based violence having been dismantled, many women are subjected to physical violence and intimidation, even detained for “bad hijab”. Afghanistan women disproportionately are affected to things such as food insecurity, due to restrictive policies on healthcare access and employment. The dignity and rights of Afghan women and girls are constantly in jeopardy due to this “institutionalized system of discrimination”.  What can be done? Advocacy for women’s education an...