EXAMINING ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

DAY 1: MY WORLD What is discrimination? Look: graphic and chart and quiz 1985 Human Rights Act: Made it illegal to: –Not hire someone based on gender –To refuse service to someone based on their race –To deny housing to someone because of their sexuality

EQUITY VS EQUALITY Equity and equality are two strategies we can use in an effort to produce fairness. Equity is giving everyone what they need to be successful. Equality is treating everyone the same. Equality aims to promote fairness, but it can only work if everyone starts from the same place and needs the same help.

THE ANSWERS! Privilege: when one’s experiences, world views, values or cultures are recognized as the norm or the standard. This results in certain people being able to move through the world with fewer barriers. Marginalization: when the dominant culture doesn’t reflect the experiences or values of certain groups which places value to one group over another Oppression: The intentional or unintentional silencing of people/groups/ideas/values.

THE ANSWERS CONT’D Ageism: discrimination against a person or group based on age Ableism: discrimination against a person with a disability Racism: discrimination against a person or group based on race. Sexism: discrimination against a person or group based on sex. Classism: discrimination against a person based on their socioeconomic status

EQUITY VS EQUALITY 1. Equality (equity would take into account their years of experience and pay them accordingly. 2. Equity (only the student who needs the accommodation is provided it, equality would be everyone receiving the large-print version). 3. Equality (equity would be a quiet space being provided for those who need one) 4. Equality (equity would be having a section reserved for people with mobility challenges to be able to see the stage) 5. Equity (equality would be only offering extra help after school where students with jobs or extracurricular, or family commitments could not attend).

DAY 2: GOT SILENCE 1. What surprises you? 2. What challenges you? 3. What confirms what you already know or experience?

DAY 3: MY LIFE Which course would you choose? Privilege video:

DAY 4: PUT YOURSELF IN SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES In groups look at scenarios and discuss. Remember: we are not here to discuss negative or stereotypes! Keep in mind: –We are here to challenge our beliefs –What evidence do you have of that viewpoint? What evidence do you have that does not support it? –That may be your experience, but….

DAY 5: PHOTOGRAPH ACTIVITY Have a look at the photos and answer the questions.

DAY 6: ARTICLE ACTIVITY In groups, you will receive an article. 1.Identify the social justice issue(s). 2.What conditions contributed to this issue/these issues. 3.What resonates with you? What are you wondering about? 4.Think about ideas, concepts and phases that made you stop in your tracks, and those which made you low down and pause. Be prepared to share with the class!

DAY 7: IMAGE INVENTORY Time to think about your school! How would you make your space more inclusive?

DAY 8: MY INSPIRATION Task: Caption it!

DAY 9: DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY Only need the first 10:50.

DAY 10: More than Just a Cup of Coffee

DAY 11: MY PERSONAL ANTHEM KNAAN P!NK

DAY 12: MY VOICE, MY IMPACT Mirror Mirror

DAY 13 Barrier Barrier Some issues: race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disbility

DAY 14 My Sphere of Influence and if I were boss of the world

DAY 15 Speak Up Instructions for a Bad Day: –they will retweet your submissions