Questions

1. What is your definition of social sustainability?
My definition of social sustainability is universal respect of differences, equal opportunity to resources, and the ability to sustain one's self and the previous.

2. In your own words what is social justice?
Social justice is equality on all levels. Equal rights (along with the obvious basic human rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights), respect, access, opportunity, education, basic health care, etc. without struggle to receive and achieve these.

3. What is the biggest lesson you've learned from this class so far this semester?
The biggest lesson I have learned so far is that people aren't as understanding as I am. That may sound self-centered, but I am generally very understanding and/or willing to learn more to try and be understanding. I can visualize the other side of a situation, even if I don't agree, and say 'hey, I get what you're saying. I see what you mean, but this is what I think and maybe you can understand too.'

The people we discuss in class, read in text, and hear about on the news that are facing injustice, are being opposed by people who are set in their ways, and aren't so willing to work towards an agreement very easily.

4. What questions would you like us to answer next semester?
When I am asked to come up with questions, I struggle. I generally need something to spark a question, so this may seem half-heathed. I would like to understand the sustainable half of this class. What is meant by it? Is my definition of "social sustainability" correct, given that the sustainability portion seems foggy to me? I see the social justice aspect, and want to integrate the sustainability component. Will we be discussing those struggling with finances, and the unjust system they are coerced into? Not only people of racial descent are faced with social injustice. I would also be interested in discussing a way for students to become more involved and trying to create a sociology independent study or pulling more classes that integrate it into SNC. Amnesty International on a collegiate level facilitator? EHH?