Everyday Social Justice and Citizenship: Perspectives for the 21st Century

Ann Marie Mealey (Curatore)

Pam Jarvis (Curatore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2017

Social justice is a concept which is widely touted and lauded as desirable, yet its meaning may differ depending on whether its focus is on the underlying values of social justice, the more specific objectives these entail, or the actual practices or policies which aim to achieve social justice. In the current global political context, we need to re-examine what we mean by social justice, and demonstrate that "making a difference" and contributing to human flourishing is more achievable than this context would suggest. The book aims to increase our sense of being able to enact social justice, by showcasing different ways of contributing to social justice, and "making a difference" in different settings and different ways. Part 1 introduces a fluid and contextual approach to social justice. Part 2 examines social justice and faith perspectives, such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam and community organisations. Part 3 illustrates perspectives on children, the family, sport and local government. Part IV provides perspectives of social justice in education. Considering concepts of citizenship and social justice from a variety of contemporary perspectives, Everyday Social Justice and Citizenship should be considered essential reading for academics and students from a range of social scientific disciplines with an interest in social justice, as well as those working in education, community work, youth work and chaplaincy.

• Curatore: Ann Marie Mealey, Pam Jarvis
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: Routledge Advances in Social Work
• Anno: 2017
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 196 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 453 gr.
• EAN: 9781138652804

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