Leilani Merrill
July 2024
What is the best society to live in?
A society with equal rights to education, housing, jobs, opportunities.
Successful societies are those that create conditions that lead to better health, well being, and resilience for individuals and communities.
And most importantly everyone has a sense of financial security and stability.
What is the real meaning of justice?
Justice is the ethical, philosophical idea to hat people need to be treated impartially, fairly, properly, and reasonably by the law and by arbiters of the law, that laws are to ensure that no harm befalls another and that, where harm is alleged, a remedial action is taken.
Equal rights to education, housing, work, food to every person.
Why is this important?
It’s important to support people. One shouldn’t feel alone and know there’s resources to help them
What is the simple definition of equity?
The term equity refers to fairness and justice and is distinguished from equality. Equality meana to provide the same to all. Equity meana that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances.
Based on equality and equity each person will have the space to have equal rights with housing, education, and work. If there are economic imbalances, resources to support the foundation.
Resources:
But what if someone is really sad? 😑
Where should I go?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need someoneto talk to consider calling a crisis hotline:
National Suicide prevention hotline:
800 273 TALK (8225)
Crisis text hotline: Text HOME to 741741
These services are available 24/7 and can provide support and resources.
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