DISSCUSSION BOARD 1 WEEK 4

Discussion 1: Social, Economic and Environmental Justice

The Center for Economic and Social Justice  defines “social justice” as “giving to each what he or she is due.”  “Economic justice” is concerned with determining what an individual’s  “due” actually encompasses.

For this  Discussion, select a case study in this week’s Readings. Review the case  study, focusing on the social or economic justice issues at play in the  situation described.

Reference:  Center for Economic and Social Justice. (n.d.). Defining economic  justice and social justice. Retrieved from June 11, 2013, from  http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/economicjustice-defined.htm

By Day 3

Post a description of a social  or economic justice issue that is evident in the case. Suggest two  strategies the social worker might employ to address the issue.

By Day 5

Respond to at least two colleagues by suggesting an alternative to one of the strategies your colleague described.