Vocab Quiz - Social Justice & Equity
Spin
Vague language in order to present only one viewpoint
Slant
Journalist only tells part of the story or one angle of the story (can be cherry picking or ignoring a side)
Sensationalism:
Make event seem more exciting than it is at the expense of accuracy (dramatic language)
Unsubstantiated Claims
Journalist makes a claim, but does not provide any evidence to back it up
Flawed Logic:
Jumping to a conclusion that is not justified by evidence
Mudslinging
Reporting includes unfair or insulting things meant to damage a person’s reputation
Catholic Social Teaching (CST):
Wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness like God’s Kingdom, which comes from social encyclical bishops’ letters and other official documents on economic, political, and social concerns
Life and Dignity of the Human Person:
Everyone has inherent dignity, and life is sacred
Call to Family, Community, and Participation:
Importance of family, responding to challenges, and aiding the poor and vulnerable
Rights and Responsibilities
Everyone has a fundamental right to life, which is required for human decency, and we all have duties/responsibilities
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable:
Nations are called to develop and uphold policies that protect the poor and vulnerable
Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers:
The economy must serve people and work is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation
Care for God’s Creation:
Show respect for the creator by being a steward of the environment and creation
Solidarity:
We are one human family despite our differences
Social Justice:
Obligations from individuals within a subgroup towards their community
Canadian Human Rights Act (1977):
Protects people from discrimination when employed or receiving services from all companies (private or public) and government services. Canadians use this act to protect themselves against discrimination.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982):
If anyone doesnt have those conditions met, it isn’t just. Violation of human rights.
Ontario Human Rights Code (1962):
a law that prohibits discrimination in Ontario and guarantees equal rights and opportunities.