This document discusses how social justice is grounded in democratic principles and citizenship. It outlines three kinds of democratic citizens: personally responsible citizens who value ideas and collaboration; participatory citizens who use critical reflection and work to promote justice; and justice-oriented citizens who are concerned for minority rights and welfare. These kinds of citizens work to prevent injustice through moral action and by creating just institutions. The document argues that social justice is the fifth strand of democracy and is a fundamental component of democratic citizenship, as without justice, democratic life is not possible.

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Democratically grounded
The fifth strand of social justice
Emtinan Alqurashi
GDIT 819 Social Justice

2. Democratically Grounded
S Education and social justice
S Democratic society
S Democratic citizens

3. Democratic Citizens
S Value ideas, have faith in collaborative work
S Use critical reflection
S Concern with the welfare of others
S Fight for rights of minorities
S Create institutions
S Promote justice
S Have morals and kindness
S Prevent injustice

4. Kinds of Citizenship
S Personally responsible
S Participatory
S Justice-oriented

5. Kinds of Citizenship
S Example: problem of hunger
S Participatory citizens: organize the food drive
S Personally responsible: donate food
S Justice-oriented: ask & act

6. Democratically Grounded
S “The biggest strength of this strand of social justice
writing is the holistic vision of justice as a fundamental
component of democratic citizenship. Starting with a
vision of democracy that balances individual rights and
responsibilities and that is premised upon upholding the
common good helps us to see why social justice matters,
for without this vision of justice, democratic life is
impossible”.

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