INQ-260SO | Social Justice-Global

Full Title: In Pursuit of Social Justice

Topic Description:

Because debates on social problems occur in a socio-cultural context, this course examines how ideology shapes both perceptions and realities of justice, inequality, and exploitation. A major focus is the importance of culture and power to definitions of justice. What is justice? Who gets to decide its definition? Is justice the same for all? In today’s global society, we are witnesses to ideological movements that shape policy debates, electoral politics, and discussions on societal ills. Drawing on sociological concepts, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks the course addresses the causes and reactions to environmental and social problems while considering visions for a just or compassionate society.

Counts as Global? Yes

Topic Approved: December 2009