The research that I found states that students are capable of discussing these topics when provided with real life examples that they can see and with these examples see how they are affected. The website "Using Their Words" includes the work of Dr. Bree Picower. She has conducted research on the actibities that teachers can provide for their students to adress soical justice issues. One research includes the Six Elements of Social Justice Education.
1.Self-love and knowledge:
2.Respect for Others
3.Issues of Social Injustice
4.Social Movements and Social Change
5.Awareness Raising
6.Social Action
Through these six elements students and teachers can adress social justice in a safe enviornment. The teacher is allowed to show the students that diversity is a great thing for everyone to learn from. The students are not only learning from the teacher but they are also learning from their peers. The teacher is able to explore the studnets thoughts on social issues, how they can help prevent issues from arising and how to help the issues in their communities.
http://www.usingtheirwords.org
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