Understand Systems
Understand systems and social constructs that control and define equity and justice in our societies.
Take some time to research economic, cultural, criminal justice, and historic influences on your issue.
Action:
Explore how bias, stereotypes, discrimination, and systemic inequity can block our path toward the ideal of equality.
Research the work that is being done on this topic by groups such as the National Equity Project, and their systemic oppression model.
Resources:
https://pointmadelearning.com/programs-and-services/the-american-dream-game/
ADL pyramid of hate (can be used as example of systemic oppression)
https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/documents/pyramid-of-hate.pdf
https://www.californiaadaptationforum.org/2018caf/equity/
https://www.nationalequityproject.org/frameworks/lens-of-systemic-oppression
https://quizlet.com/20075908/ch-2-system-of-privilege-inequality-flash-cards/
Simulations in game form that illuminate social issues
http://www.gamesforchange.org/
Anti Defamation League “No Place for Hate” campaign
https://www.adl.org/who-we-are/our-organization/signature-programs/no-place-for-hate