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Social Justice Bible
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Marxism:
1) Marxism is a social, political, and economic theory originated by Karl Marx, which focuses on the struggle between capitalists and the working class.
(2) Marx wrote that the power relationships between capitalists and workers were inherently exploitative and would inevitably create class conflict.
(3) He believed that this conflict would ultimately lead to a revolution in which the working class would overthrow the capitalist class and seize control of the economy.
Leftist:
Believe the free market system is inherently flawed to favor the rich and powerful and the government should either work within the framework of the market system but heavily regulate it and pay for more social services and welfare through higher taxation on the rich and corporations (social democracy) or abandon the free market all together in favor of socialism. A political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.
Liberal:
Liberalism believes that the system we currently have is actually a viable one. It just needs to be reformed, regulated, and voted into proper working order. A political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.
Communism:
A political and economic system that seeks to create a classless society in which the major means of production, such as mines and factories, are owned and controlled by the public.
Capitalism:
An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital goods. The production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the general market—known as a —rather than through central planning—known as a planned economy or .
Socialism:
An economic theory of social organization. It states that the means of making, moving, and trading wealth should be owned or controlled by the workers. Socialists believe that everything in society is made by the cooperative efforts of the people and citizens.
Libertarian:
An advocate or supporter of a political philosophy that advocates only minimal state intervention in the free market and the private lives of citizens. Extreme capitalism with no social security net or any kind of state funded programs.
Wage labour:
An employee for a specified weekly wage or monthly salary, normally on terms and conditions determined by the employer, whose offer may be constrained by employment law, collective-bargaining agreements, or pressure from trade unions. The term is often used to emphasize the weak bargaining position of people who have only their own labour to sell, and may be exploited.
Nationalist:
A person who strongly identifies with their own nation and vigorously supports its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
Social Justice Principles:
Access to resources, equity, participation, diversity, and human rights.
Goal of Social Justice:
The full and equal participation of all groups in a society that is mutually shaped to meet their needs. Social justice includes a vision of society in which the distribution of resources is equitable and all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure.
Ecological Justice:
Participation in decision making and sustainable use of natural resources. Requires putting the economy in its place as a subsystem within society and the wider natural world.
Romani People:
Roma, singular Rom, also called Romany, or Gypsies (Offensive slur often used in reference to Romani people), an ethnic group of traditionally nomadic people who originated in northern India but live in modern times worldwide, principally in Europe.
Genocide:
The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.
Food Security:
The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Feminism:
The theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.
Meninism:
A meninist is someone who believes men are victimized by feminism and that attention needs to be called to the struggles of being a man in the 21st century.
Democracy:
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Human Rights:
The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. These basic rights are based on shared values like dignity, fairness, equality, respect and independence. These values are defined and protected by law. These are separate from constitutional rights.
Constitutional Rights:
The protections and liberties guaranteed to the people by the . Many of these rights are outlined in the , such as the and the right to a . Even though these rights are expressly stated, their proper interpretation and scope has been the subject of many Supreme Court decisions. Additionally, not all rights protected by the U.S. Constitution are explicitly stated. Some are implied, like the right to privacy.
Separation of Church and State:
The principle that government must maintain an attitude of neutrality toward religion. Many view separation of church and state as required by the . The First Amendment not only allows citizens the freedom to practice any religion of their choice, but also prevents the government from officially recognizing or favoring any religion.
First Amendment:
An amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion, expression, peaceful assembly, or the right of citizens to petition the government.
Facism:
A governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc.. and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.
Authoritarian:
Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
Autocratic:
A management style wherein one person controls all the decisions and takes very little inputs from other group members. Autocratic leaders make choices or decisions based on their own beliefs and do not involve others for their suggestion or advice.
Tyrannical:
Expressing power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
Totalitarianism:
Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
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