Why I Want To Become A Social Justice Activist

Throughout the history of the world, most life forms have been members of two distinct genders (unless you count single-cell organisms); though dinosaurs were likely unable to classify these two genders, humankind has come along and demonstrated basic understanding of themselves via explaining why some people bear certain features, while others do not.

I am interested in working with the Disciplinary Review Committee, because I am interested in social justice based off actions. I believe avery action should have a fair consequence. I want to spend my time helping others, by finding out the facts and true stories. I think being on the Disciplinary Review Committee would also expand my own knowledge on social justice, and provide me with different experiences and perspectives on discipline, and what it is.

I decide to strive toward the political science field. One of my first career goals is to receive a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Having a bachelor’s degree, I will emphasis in being a Legislative Field Representative and assists a government member with helping constituents with any issue involving city services and quality of life. I Also plan to pursue a master’s degree in Public Policy that will further my career, possibly be a diplomat in residence, providing guidance and advice on careers, and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve.

I am Jazmin Orozco-Salcedo, and I am interested in the Bilingual Bookkeeper Position available at the Law Office of Robert L. Lewis, Immigrant Defense Group. I recently graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and an Italian Studies minor. I was born and raised in Oakland, California, a setting that exposed me to numerous social justice issues at a very young age. Being familiar with and often times a victim of the numerous social justice issues that plagued the community that raised me, I am extremely passionate about making a change to improve my community. Throughout the years, I have had numerous opportunities to work on addressing numerous social justice issues.

My passion for social justice and accountably led me to pursue a career that involves law and public policy. I seek to learn how to analyze social problems and contribute meaningful solutions. As a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, I have begun working on this skill and would like to build on it and one day apply it in the real world. One of my current research projects as an undergraduate student at the University of Washington concerns the United States economic policies towards Argentina during the Dirty War and their impact on Latin America today. I want to know why certain policies were put in place and what those in power hoped to get out of the new laws. Another one of my research projects concerns changes to the Tigris River from the late 19th century to today. Through mapping software, I map major changes in the river that are due to economically and politically motivated policies. With this research I highlight changes in major dam projects, canals and irrigation projects as well as groups of people and tribes dislocated by changes to the river.

Good Afternoon Professor Averett, Introductions are always a little difficult for me. I feel I am a very s simple person and there is not much to say. My passion is social justice work and I hope to one day work for a nonprofit as a law expert. I am a triple major in Criminal Justice, Africana Studies and Sociology; I am often amazed at how well these majors work together. I do not have much free time but when I get a chance to I love reading and researching topics within Black, women and LGBTQ+ studies.

For everything stolen, place the blame onto another. The tragedy that continues will surely cease, the moment light is found. Social justice is admittedly one of my greatest passions. As one of my primary interests, I have a strong passion for denouncing evil and allowing justice to conquer. I hope that through the actions I make now, and will continue to make, what I do will be able to change the world we have. Regardless, of whether it is a minor or major change, I truly hope my decisions will be able to provide a sense of relief, for even one person. I want to be known as a person who served others; as someone who loved the idea of peace so much, they lent their hand out to anyone who required assistance. The people I am given the opportunity

There are many catholic social justices but there are only two social justices that really affected me. The first of these is the social justice of rights and responsibilities. This social justice deals with doing our duty to help and serve our fellow man. The next social justice is care for God's creations. After being assigned this justice to base the organic ion keep the ocean clean I learned the importance of keeping the earth and the creation of it safe, clean and healthy.

The most important aspects that I concluded from the readings include: the social justice education project, disproportionate representation of minority students in special education and is common tensions in a pre- and post- Brown v. Board of Education era. The U.S. latina/latino population is rising across the nation however they are not rising in enrollment in higher education (Cammarota, 2007, pg. 87). Certain curriculum known as the Social Justice Education Project (SJEP) has influenced their viewpoints of their ability to graduate high school and attend college (Cammarota, 2007, pg. 88). Students enrolled in this project were Latina/o from working class families (Cammarota, 2007, pg. 89). The project also consisted of 17 students

If I wasn’t born a leader, my passion for social justice has made me one. I feel a sense of responsibility and moral obligation to help others. This continuously leads me to seek employment or volunteer opportunities in the mental health community. In the past five years, I have gained knowledge and experience in peer support; mental health services and advocacy; geriatrics; abilities; and support for those in the LGBTQ+ community.

In the reading “Small Change : Why the Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted,” Malcolm Gladwell discusses the act of four brave college students and their act of social activism. The four freshmen from a local all black college sat down at a counter in a diner near Greensboro, North Carolina and were denied service because of their race. The students refused to leave and instead started a protest there at the restaurant. The numbers of people protesting with the four young men increased as the story spreaded across states. The story of the sit in was done without the use of any technology or social network. Gladwell discussed the effectiveness of the sit-in because of the relationship between

Currently, I am on the track to declaring a major in sociology, a minor in English, and obtaining an integrated

My most enduring passion is the care of foster children. This interest sprouted several years ago when my aunt and uncle first became foster parents. Since then, as I have loved and tended to the children in their care, it has grown into a full-fledged desire to base my career on ameliorating these children’s lives. I aspire to pursue a career in law so that I may one day fight for their prosperity and facilitate their adoptions into loving homes. Studying Political Science would allow me to achieve these goals by preparing me for law school. Along with the ability to lead me towards my desired career path, this major encompasses a plethora of captivating subjects: government, problem solving, critical thinking, writing, philosophy and ethics,

Walking in to the activities fair at my new high school, Regis Jesuit, I was both intimidated and excited by the multitude of clubs before me. The array spanned everything from ping-pong club to chapel choir and as I browsed the rows of club tables laid out in the gym, I was struck by one poster board emblazoned with the words: Justice League. As the student behind the table kindly explained to me, Justice League is a club where members raise awareness and take action on various human rights and social justice issues. I immediately joined the club and thus began my social justice journey. Going to a Jesuit high school, it was instilled in me early on to care for the poor and marginalized, and joining Justice League only further ignited my passion for justice and fueled my

One of the first memories I have of India is from the sixth grade when my mom took my sister and me to India to visit her homeland. The trip lasted a mere three weeks with constant shopping, meeting family members, and going to religious areas in the northwest state of Punjab. One of the most memorable religious visits we made was to Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple because of its pure gold infrastructure. Sikhi is a religion based heavily on social justice, and its principles are put into practice by houses of worship by providing those who seek help with food, shelter, and dignity. Outside of Harmandir Sahib