Welcome to Social Justice Studies

Nelson Mandela

---

UVic is situated on the territory of the Coast and Straits Salish people.

Social Justice Studies presents:

SJS 100, Introduction to Theories of Social Justice

Offered in the Summer Semester • May 15-June 29, 2012

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday • 10:30am-12:20pm • MacLaurin A460.

This interdisciplinary, introductory course focuses on theories of social justice. It will introduce students to key thinkers and ideas associated with social justice studies, and debates on topics such as poverty, racism, colonization, and the rights of indigenous peoples, children, youth and animals. It will also explore institutional and individual change efforts exploring issues of power/empowerment, agency, leadership and ally work, and the role of transformational and engaged pedagogy.

For more details the complete syllabus is available here: SJS 100 Summer Syllabus

Social Justice Studies Annual Lecture, 27 October 2011

"Exit Environmentalism: Reflections on the past and future of a (failing) social movement"

Dr Michael M'Gonigle

View the lecture.

Social Justice Studies Annual Lecture, 21 October 2010

"Is the Global Justice Movement Colonial? A Troubling Tale of Indigenous Peoples at the World Social Forum"

Dr Janet Conway

View the lecture.

Social Justice Studies Inaugural Lecture, 1 October 2009

"Changing the World: What Works?"

Dr Mary-Wynne Ashford

View the lecture.

---

---

For details on the SJS program and how to apply for it, see the pages on this site.