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    for myself to locate interviewees’ ranges and varies a little. As a Criminology major I will be seeking to locate subjects within the field I would like to go in (Lawyers, Judges, and Detectives… etc.) But also I would like to learn more about social justice work (shelter for youth, being involved in civic engagement work and how it feel to be labeled as a “troubled youth.” With the following I will be able to get a better understanding on how I would like to develop my potential career field aspect

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    Social and economic justice means an equal opportunity to everyone without discriminating against one’s race, religion, social status, ethnicity, ability to do something, country, and so on. My personal experience is on the social and economic instability in the Congo, where I came from. Congo is known as a country that deals with corruption and injustices everyday. These injustices start with those who are in power. In the Congo, there is only two way, you are either rich or poor. Rich becomes

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    I believe that through the many experiences I have had as a member of organizations that provide service to others and raise awareness of diversity and social justice issues in addition to my own personal experience as a Chinese American I can be an asset to DePaul University. These experiences have given me a desire to continue being involved in promoting the importance of diversity, pride in one’s ethnicity, and doing what I can to help end racism and hunger. I feel that I can be a positive influence

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    challenge and controversy.” This statement perfectly portrays the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. These characters are: Tom Robinson, Atticus Finch, Arthur (Boo) Radley, and Scout Finch. The themes in this novel are racism, justice, social expectations and corruption, these themes can be seen through the racist attitudes towards Tom Robinson, the unjust decision to charge Tom Robinson as guilty because of his race, the expectation of scout to be feminine and wear dresses and how

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    Justice and Social Order in The Oresteia   Democracy, emerging in the city-state of Athens, allowed unprecedented power to her citizens. Among these new powers was the ability to legislate. Yet, legislation was not without its problems. First the citizens must agree upon what is just and unjust, and then enforce the law by bringing the unjust to reconcile their guilt with the public through trial, and finally dispense the appropriate penalty. This evolution was not without concern. The Greeks

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    vs. what is good for the individual. This topic will be broken up to the community vs. the individual, and discussed based on research done by Kass et al, and Oriola, and will be concluded by presenting possible solutions. Public health views social justice as the fields core value, this value causes two moral instincts: to advance human well-being by improving heath, and by focusing on the needs of the individuals, namely the disadvantaged (O’Guston). By working to improve the well-being of all

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    Diversity, Community, & Social Justice Reflection Essay As an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community at DePaul and at home, I know quite a few trans* people, or at least more than most, and the one thing I am most concerned about is being a good ally. I’m embarrassed to say that only since arriving at DePaul I’ve begun to look more into how any of my words or actions may come across as hurtful or as microaggressions. I’ve had issues with my gender identity in the past, primarily because

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    There are many concepts I feel very strongly about. One of this concepts include social justice for all. We did not get to choose our ethnicity, our gender, our place of birth, our parents, or our families economic standing, but despite this, all these factors greatly influence who we are and where we start in this world. While there is still much for me to explore in the USA, I also wish to go visit the places I always here people talk about. I grew up conflicting between my parents referring to

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    Hannah Somogie Social Justice B block December 20, 2014 Before waging a war, it is always a good idea to think of what the possible outcome could be in the situation; to look ahead before making an unalterable, life-changing move. In many cases, different people, not just religious, think of the Just War Theory as a plausible cause to take a look at before sending troops to fight a war that deem not necessary to be fought. In the fall of 2001, September 11, it was a day in infamy, a day that will

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    Social justice issues can affect people in many different ways. It often depends on what the issue is. For example, if the issue is bullying, then people could get depressed or insecure and they could feel afraid to go to school and going out at all. However, if the issue is refugees or Asylum seekers then that could be quite different. Asylum seekers are people who are seeking international protection but whose claim for refugee status has not yet been determined. An asylum seeker must be outside

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