This article talks about the ways minimum wage is nearly the same or less even when raised. It is shown that the cost of living goes up each year. This means that when we get a dollar raise prices inflate making that dollar not any more valuable. one phrase they said that I liked is that the ink doesn't get a chance to dry before it loses value.
This article straightens out common misconceptions about sweatshops. It talks about unpaid workers in dangerous situations.Also it talks about the economic arguement about sweatshops.
This article discusses how people are becoming homeless. It is said that more people than ever are on food stamps showing the state of our society.The law center is working to help end homelessness.
This article brings up reasonable accommodation for special needs children. It also discusses reasonable accommodation. This means that society may not always see every disability such as being blind as a need to be accommodated.
This article goes over the definition of human trafficking. It also discusses how human trafficking can tend to go under the radar.It also mentions how human traffickers lure in their victims.
this article discusses what human trafficing is. It also goes on to talk about ways trafficers lure victims. Things like fraud can be used for victims to avoid contacting police.
This article discusses many issues that citizens of Uzbekistan face and how they are forced into labor. One story in the article talks about a woman who was forced to pick cotton or the government would take away her children's health benefits.There are videos and maps to give you a better perspective on the situations going on.
: people with disabilities have the option to choose a seat on the plane.This kind of request needs to be made 24 hours in advance. Even seats with movable armrests can be accomadations.
special education rarely sets up special lesson plans for the students thinking they can learn anyways.Teachers then have to take the time to go through and make those accommodations. This seemingly little accommodations can take a lot of effort but they allow students to have higher success rates. The rest of the article shows examples of accommodations that can be made for special needs students.
this website discusses the pay gap between men and women.it also describes the measures of low income and how it effects individuals. its definitely a good site for detailed information on the subject.
this article comes from the same website as the first. I chose this one because i believe everyone should have the right to education if they want it.this article goes into depth about the issues other countries are having educationally.
this website discusses several issues but this link actually takes you to the issue of unsanitary water. This caught my attention due to the fact that so many countries do not have this luxury that we do. Clean water is commonly overlooked in our society.
This websites discusses a broad range of topics that are considered social injustices. Topics like homeless youth are discussed. there are articles, newsletters, and forums from today's world to see the latest discussions. It also allows you to submit stories for review.
this website has several tabs you can go through to learn about social injustice.it also has links to key issues, how to contribute and community forums. the website is set up b an organization working to stop social injustice.
Pachamama was always threatened to have their oil taken away and having their homes ripped out of their hands and demolished.The website discusses how to recognize social justice issues. at the bottom it also says how you can help and has a video to watch.