Journal

Journaling is an activity used by students and professionals alike for self-reflection. It has many personal and professional benefits, including reducing stress and increasing learning (Alford, Malouff, & Osland, 2005; Liuolienë & Metiûnienë, 2009).

You will be asked to journal about your thoughts, experiences, and/or insights. Please refer to the Journal Rubric under the Course Info tab for grading information.

Now that you have a sense of the origins of human rights and social justice, think about your own ideas of social justice. What is your personal definition of social justice?

The assignment: (600 words)

Write a journal assignment that includes the following:

Provide your personal definition of social justice and give at least one example to illustrate it.

Support your Journal assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation.

You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.

References:

Alford, W. K., Malouff, J. M., & Osland, K. S. (2005). Written emotional expression as a coping method in child protective services officers. International Journal of Stress Management. 12(2), 177-187.

Liuolienë, A., & Metiûnienë, R. (2009). Student's learning through reflective journaling. Santalka. 17(4), 32-37.