Long Paper- Assignment 1 Social Justice is a process, not an outcome, which (1) seeks fair (re)distribution of resources, opportunities,

and responsibilities; (2) challenges the roots of oppression and injustice; (3) empowers all people to exercise self-determination and realize their full potential; (4) and builds social solidarity and community capacity for collaborative action. School of Social Welfare- UC Berkeley Choose one of the following issues that impact social justice In America. Feel free to check with me if you have thought of an issue, not listed below, that you would like to research instead. If it impacts social justice in a significant way, I will approve it for your project.

Age Education Gender Geography Immigration Law Politics Poverty Race and Ethnicity Religion Sexual Orientation Wealth

How does the issue you have chosen marginalize or disenfranchise individuals or groups? What are some specific examples that you have either researched or experienced, directly or indirectly, of how this issue impacts social justice.

Requirements: The paper

References at least three of the texts covered in class and three outside sources Includes a strong, well supported thesis Employs effective rhetorical strategies Is double spaced and 5 pages in length (not including the Works Cited page) Is titled Follows MLA format DUE DATE: January 7, 2013