Caroline Rodgers Works to Promote Social Justice

Social justice is the idea that opportunity should equally available to all, and that circumstances such as discrimination, socio-economic status, abuse, poverty and other factors should not inhibit a person's ability to affect his/her own future, or to make decisions based in their best interests. Caroline Rodgers, social worker, understands that as a professional social worker, it is her responsibility to promote social justice on behalf of the people she is helping, and to push for a more equitable future for all.

Below, Caroline Rodgers outlines the different ways in which people in her profession should go about promoting the cause of social justice.

Fighting Discrimination

Any semblance of discrimination based on a person's gender, age, culture, marital status, socio-economic status, skin color, political opinions, sexual orientation, religion or ability should be challenged immediately by the professional social worker. Caroline Rodgers understands the need to have fair and equal opportunity regardless of any of these factors.

Respect Diversity

Every social worker, as Caroline knows, should do their utmost to not only recognize the unique diversity of the region and/or society in which they work, but also respect that diversity. Every worker should understand and acknowledge the differences between the individuals, families, groups and communities that populate their specific practice area.

Equitable Resource Distribution

Every social worker, says Caroline, should make sure that their available resources are always distributed fairly and evenly amongst the people they are helping, basing the distribution only on need.

Challenge Wrongful Practice and Policy

The promotion of social justice by social workers can also, and should be, achieved through constant challenges to any unjust practice or policy implemented by an employer, policy maker, politician or organization. Social workers must address these issues without hesitation.

Working in Unison

Every social worker, says Rodgers, has a responsibility, whether on their own or as part of the social worker whole, to challenge any and all unjust social conditions, policy, practice, discrimination or other that stands in the way of equality and human freedom. Every social worker should work towards the development of a more inclusive and just society.

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