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Adoption - Unmarried Equality - 2 views

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    Should single people to allowed to adopt? This website fights for the equality of unmarried people and it discusses whether or not unmarried people should deserve more equal opportunity of being able to adopt a child. it explains first that there are so many children waiting to be adopted. Then the website also talks about how unmarried people actually want to adopt. 
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    I really do not understand why adoption agencies are refusing to adopt children out to same sex couples, or single people because if someone is going to love and provide for that child, what does it matter who they marry? The number of children who are looking for a loving family is endless, so many children need to be adopted.
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    If the couple is same sex or single and make the requirements to adopt then why not. There are so many children in foster care that are waiting to be adopted. It shouldn't matter a persons sexual preferance to be able to adopt as long as the couple loves and can provide for the child. It also shouldn't matter if one is single. Again as long as the person can love and provide for the child there shouldn't be a problem.
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    Being married should not have any precedence over those who are not. Love is a universal concept that everyone has to offer. Women no longer need a man to provide for them, so why should one have to be married to love and care for a child? Especially if the willing parent has no issue providing the means to support the child. It is better than just leaving the child in a system that gives them no actual emotional support, which only contributes to abandonment and self-worth issues.
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    Personally I think anyone who is willing to tell themselves that they want to take in a child that is not born from their blood line and care for that child as if they are then all power to them, there are too many children out there that don't have homes and are put in the system until they age out and I think equality for single people is the right thing to do.
kelseychristmas

Gender equality | UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund - 0 views

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    This article states how women have different problems with gender equality compared to men. It states how women have to be strong and independent among themselves. Getting equal benefits is hard unless having the same opportunities and agreements. Inequality is a strong thing in the workforce and many other areas.
anonymous

Women's Rights - 6 views

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    Since 1972 the ACLU has been working to secure gender equality and ensure that all women and girls are able to lead lives of dignity, free from violence and discrimination, including discrimination based on gender stereotypes.
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    This link shows everything wrong with our world right now. I am constantly outraged by the wage gap, and how employers are allowed to get away with it. It blows my mind that so many people claim that men and women are CURRENTLY treated the same way, when clearly they are not. p.s i actually book marked this link on my computer, that way i can send it to anyone who disagrees.
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    This has been an ongoing issue for us women since day one. inequality in employment, wages and opportunities is extremely unjust. I think the more its brought to the surface and the more we show we still haven't forgotten, we will eventually get somewhere. Just like when we all came together for women's rights on inauguration day :)
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    Women's right are changing. Women's need equal opportunities in workplace and education. This link is showing us how unfair is society with females. Hopefully in the future everybody is going to be equal and we will have the same opportunities.
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    It seems that for all of the changes that have been made, a lot still needs to be done. There is no excuse for our country or any other country to still be dealing with unequal rights for women. The violence is disgusting, as well as discrimination and unequal pay. Thank you for sharing.
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    As a woman, I believe we have definitely come a long way. However, I believe we are not completely equal to males yet, which we should be. More changes need to be done.
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    The fact that women and other people in our country and other countries have to even fight to be equal is disgusting. We are all the same and deserve to be treated the same. The fight must continue.
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    It is crazy to think that in 2017 that we as humans can't treat one another the same as you would want to be treated yourself. I am not a woman but I do have a wife and daughter that I would hate/despise if they were treated any less than myself for any reason.
vivientosi

What Does Equality of Opportunity Mean? - 0 views

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    This site outlines the definition of "The right to opportunity". It show how both political parties view it.
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    This site outlines the definition of "The right to opportunity". It show how both political parties view it.
saxonkuncis

Gender Equality - 1 views

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    Gender equality still remains a big factor in women lives when it comes to career choices. In the article it compares the level of consideration between males and females when they pick their careers. This issue isn't going unnoticed by the press however and top influence's are doing their best to improve women's comfort ability and confidence when it comes to career choices.
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    I believe that in general, regardless of gender, a person should pursue and be whatever they want to. Gender roles have substantially changed over the years and continue to do so. Chasing careers and hiring for jobs should focus on the person as an individual, not by their gender.
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    I hate to admit, being a woman in society is definitely challenging in numerous ways. It's horrible that a person's gender determines if they qualify for the job or not. Although, throughout the years I believe people have improved and for the most part, people have stopped becoming so simple minded. Women are finally given the credit that they deserve.
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    I think its important that we consider that its Gender Equality and not Female Equality. Both sides of the fence face the same descrimination. I am personally in a position where I am more than qualified to move up, but am noticing that only women are being promoted. There are struggles on both sides.
sldaly

Equal Pay - 5 views

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    Women deserve equal pay. On average, they are paid less than their male counterparts. It effects their spending power and what women receive in their social security.
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    This is a really good article because it also talks about how race affects the pay gap. Most articles I find on the topic ignore how non-white women are paid less than white women. The struggle for mothers attempting to reenter the workplace is horrible.
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    A reality unfortunately, in our society. It is almost hilarious how you read on all papers when you are hired :"we are an equal opportunity employer, no discrimination of any kind..." and yet the first thing you notice is the pay you get in comparison with a man who is less qualified than you but...he is a man. And, as kat2222004 pointed, very hard for mothers to reenter the work field, the mother is not trusted anymore to be a reliable employee.
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    Really good article. I saw this as I was choosing a topic to discuss in our discussion last week. I 100% agree that women should receive the same pay as men. Women are such hard workers whether it is in the work force, or for those who have to maintain a family as well.
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    The 77 cent claim has been repeatedly refuted because it does not accommodate for the fact that women are more likely to choose lower paying jobs or jobs with benefits. Men on average work longer hours. Single, childless women in major cities earn more than men. Women obtain 58% of college degrees. Women are less likely to go into STEM jobs. Also statistics are easily manipulated. Watch TJ explain the wage gap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWAlg48fNwE
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    I definitely agree with this article. Even if some people like to think this isn't a problem it definitely is. For men and women in the same field regardless of what that field is men often get the higher income than women do. My mother is a major example of this and often talks about how the men in the same department as her make more money even when they produce less work that generally isn't that good. On top of that my mother works the same amount of hours and even more than average in a given week yet still doesn't come close to the pay gap. Of course, there may be inconsistency in statistics but it is definitely still an issue to be aware of because it still exists.
acjarrel93

Yes, Income Inequality Has Stopped Growing - 0 views

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    This article dives into the issue if income quality has decreased, as well as its level of importance. It points out that the government should pursue a proactive agenda to increase employment and earnings among working households. It targets the idea of focusing on increasing employment opportunities versus income equality.
rowan_staige

How Poverty Leads to Social Injustice - 0 views

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    This article talks about how closely linked poverty and social justice are. Those living in poverty are in their situation because that have not had equal access and opportunity. The best way to alleviate poverty is to focus on providing equal opportunity to everyone.
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    I agree with statements made in the article about the inequalities that people who live in poverty suffer. Much of this social issue has to do a lot with race and legal status which often times determines eligibility for many programs that should be helping those in need. There is an overwhelming population over looked and discriminated against, adding more fuel to the fire. The number of people affected by poverty is concerning as there should be no reason that they are not receiving the help they need. Very informative article about the subject.
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    I also agree how there are inequalities for people that are in poverty just because of their race and legal status also how it determines they are eligiliable for healthcare, and etc.
Rebecca Lawler

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Laws - 0 views

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    Covers the rights of employees and job applicants in the US in having equality in the workplace. Several types of discrimination are discussed, such as age, race, origin, and sex. Also shows steps to take if you feel you have been discriminated by an employer.
jaredjimenez09

Unequal School Funding in the United States - Educational Leadership - 1 views

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    This article talks about unequal school funding in the United States. It talks about the effects of unequal school funding and how each state is funded differently.
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    School funding is very important and should be equally funded in order for everyone to have equal opportunities. It also plays a big role on the future and what is to come of it.
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    School funding plays a big role in education, it effects the school's equipment and learning supplies to help a child succeed in school.
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    School funding has a major impact on the learning of children in the classrooms. When I was in elementary school I had switched in the middle of the year and I could tell that my second school had better funding and I questioned why schools wouldn't have equal amount of funding.
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    Schools 100% need more funding than they receive. They are the foundation of childhood and for a child not to be able to learn to their full potential because they aren't able to have all the resources they need is heartbreaking.
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    The topic of school funding is vast and varies from state to state; however, we can agree that underfunding of schools is a huge problem. The article shows the difference of school funding between each state and the how it impacts students. It also highlights the difference of school funding between the U.S and other countries.
nolanstrom

Social Justice and Health - 0 views

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    This article talks about Social Justice and health Justice. To create an equal distribution of money, power and resources when it comes to everyone's health.
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    This website explains that social justice means that everyone receives equal rights and opportunities. That said, Everyone deserves equal access to the best available healthcare. In order to do so, health and equity must be talked about.
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    This article discusses the inequality that persist through healthcare and how it continues to grow over the years. Examples and statistics are given to help express concerns on the topic of inequality in the healthcare system.
kea2154314

Debate Swirls over Female Navy SEALs | Military.com - 0 views

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    Going over the debate of whether women should have the equal opportunity to join the elite ranks of the Navy SEALs. This tells how some former and current members of the community support this move, and disagree with it all together.
courtneymlane

Your education is not an equal opportunity - 1 views

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    Thirty years after San Antonio v. Rodriguez and 60 years after Brown v. Board of Education, we still remain in the same position. Parents such as Tanya Mcdowell and Kelley Williams-Bolar want to send their children to a better school so they feel they need to break the law and lie about their kid's registration and they become convicted felons. Even though the matter of blacks v. whites is becoming better, the issue of rich v. poor has reached high levels.
cel2141812

Net Neutrality: The Social Justice Issue of Our Time | Public Knowledge : Public Knowledge - 0 views

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    This article explains net neutrality and its significance to the public. It explains that maintaining net neutrality means equal fairness to all the users of the internet so that anyone has the same advantages and disadvantages of using the internet as everyone else.
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    this would be amazing to look at so everyone has equal opportunity on the internet
rowan_staige

affordable housing and social justice - 1 views

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    This website explains how the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis. Majority of the population in America are working 40 hours a week earning minimum wage only to afford a two bedroom apartment. The cause of this issue is because of unequal opportunities, labeling it a social justice issue.
edv2140870

Education Is Social Justice - 1 views

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    It is everyones right to have the opportunity to receive a good education. Education and knowledge are said to be the best quality. With this said it takes a lot of self motivation, but some kids just don't have access to education.
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    An article by Greg Mullenholz on the fact that education is a social justice issue within our society. He calls education "a dividing line between success and failure" and states that access to high quality teachers and education is a key component to helping students who are underprivileged to receive the future they deserve.
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    This is an interesting perspective. I do believe education in America needs to be improved and the lack of action will cause America to become irrelevant in our modern era. I believe we need to reform our education system that is already in place and have families make it a higher priority rather than have the federal government mandate a solution.
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    Education may be one of the biggest social justice issues because it is one of the main factors that determine a productive future instead of incarceration. The article states that "education was the dividing line between success and failure." There is a need for high-quality teachers along with equal opportunity for a good education among all different income levels.
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    An article discussing the importance of education in society. The main idea is that under performing schools demand a certain skill set and access to funding in order to provide a path to success for their student base, and the unfortunate truth that this practice is not existent. School is the corner stone for the success of children and current standards and practices have created inequality across the nation
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    Education being a social justice issue is nothing out of the norm. Education is not just about teaching common core programs but, it is also a place to teach kids and adults how to protect the dignity of humanity. Education is a huge dividing line between being successful and unsuccessful.
jes2173947

It's Too Expensive to Go to College Anymore - 0 views

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    America is the land where all your hopes and dreams can come true. Anyone with a drive to learn more should have an equal and fair opportunity to attend college. We could only fantasize about free college education. Student debt is expected to rise from $35,000 to $45,000 in the next generation and will only continue to go up. A college degree is worth so much more than a college degree. A good education is valuable. Although the price may be high, you will be rewarded by help for the future. Joseph, M. (2013) It's too expensive to go to college anymore. Available at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marc-joseph/its-too-expensive-to-go-t_b_3935231.html (Accessed: 12 September 2016). In-text citations: (Joseph, 2013)
kea2154314

women-could-enter-navy-seal-training-september | NavyTimes - 0 views

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    Here is the integration plan that outlines the opening of training to women into the Navy SEALs. Leaders warn that this grueling training regimen may yield vary few passing results, as it already has a high attrition rate for males.
saxonkuncis

Women in Combat Pros and Cons - 1 views

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    Women in the united states have never been issued on the front lines, however things may change. This article gives a brief but blunt pros and cons list of considerable reasons why women should and shouldn't be allowed to fight on the front line. The fact that struct me the most was the equal opportunities for promotion and how combat experience is a huge influence for promotion.
dev2154967

Inequality of America's Education System - 0 views

https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/08/property-taxes-and-unequal-schools/497333/

wage gap+government+equal opportunity

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