Exploring Social Justice and Career Impact
Delve into the intersection of social justice and career choices through thought-provoking discussions on strategies for individual and societal change, interpretations of social justice, and reflections on creating a more just society. Gain insights on promoting equality and fairness in opportunities and resources. Consider the importance of anti-oppressive practices and the debate between playing the game and changing the game in fostering societal change. Discover ancient wisdom on serving the common good in your career path.
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1 I want to make a difference! Social justice and your career
2 Today Different interpretations of social justice Contrasting stories about the labour market Apply strategies of individual or social change ( playing the game or changing the game ) Compare the strengths and weaknesses of these strategies Actions you can take to promote social justice through your career!
3 In small groups Who are you? Why are you here? What does social justice mean to you?
4 One definition A socially just society is one in which there is an equal and fair distribution of opportunities, worth and resources, without individuals or groups being advantaged or disadvantaged in accessing these (Fouad et al. 2006).
5 Labour market stories Consider: What are the key messages? Headline? Who are portrayed the heroes and villains? How do the authors get these messages across? How do you feel about these stories?
Anti-oppressive practice 7 Cultural injustice Redistri- bution Associati- onal Individual change Societal change Integration Transformation Recogniti -on Economic Injustice Adapted from Mignot 2001: 93
8 Debate: Playing the game or changing the game? Individual change or societal change? 15 mins to prepare your case Specific solutions Consider strengths and weaknesses https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=mpE 8ttCEd-w
9 Reflections? What does this mean for me and my career?
10 Some ancient careers advice According to Socrates, an individual s interests are best served when s/he serves the interests of the common good . What does it mean to serve the interests of the common good and how can we do it? Sultana 2014: 14
11 Themes we ve explored today 5.5 Ensure women s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment 8.8 https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs
12 Taking action In groups: Agree on a change you d like to see, or an SDG How does this relate to your personal career aspirations? What positive actions can you take? Any helpful resources/networks? https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/takeaction/ for ideas
13 Some useful resources https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/rights-at- work/ https://worksmart.org.uk/work-rights https://gender-pay-gap.service.gov.uk/ https://80000hours.org/
14 We have covered Different interpretations of social justice Contrasting stories about the labour market Apply strategies of individual or social change ( playing the game or changing the game ) Compare the strengths and weaknesses of these strategies Actions you can take to promote social justice through your career!
15 What will you do next?
16 Further support from Careers
17 References Mignot, P. (2001). Anti-oppressive practice. In B. Gothard, P. Mignot, M. Offer and M. Ruff (eds.). Careers Guidance in Context. London: Sage. (ebook accessed 11 February 2018). Sultana, R. G. (2014). Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will? Troubling the relationship between career guidance and social justice. International Journal of Education and Vocational Guidance, 14: 5-29. Fouad, N. A., Gerstein, L. H., and Toporek, R. L. (2006). Social justice and counselling psychology in context. In R. L. Toporek, L. H. Gerstein, N. A. Fouad, G. Roysicar, and T. Israel (eds.). Handbook for social justice in counselling psychology: Leadership, vision, and action. Thousand Oakes, CA: Sage.
