Millions of people around the world have limited to no access to education. They lose the opportunity to have formal education because of many factors, the main ones being poverty and the lack of access to education. Being able to go to school; however, does not guarantee a student quality education. The student may face discrimination in many aspects most commonly in their race, religion, financial status, and their mental or physical ability. Because of this social injustice, the bright and deserving students will be unable to reach their full potential or be able to make the most of their education unlike those students who do not experience the said discrimination. Social justice in education is not just about building schools that gives students access to formal and quality education, but it is also about building a healthy and safe environment that helps all students regardless of their background to grow and reach their full potential. Examples of social injustices in education
ObjectiveThe objective of social justice in education is to give equitable opportunities to all groups of society in terms of providing quality education regardless of their differences, may it be in race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, financial status, and mental or physical ability. In giving access to this education, it is also important to build and provide a suitable and sustainable environment aimed at the growth of the students, as well as keeping them physically and psychologically safe and secure.
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