Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
Published in Reframing Campus Conflict: Student Conduct Practice Through a Social Justice Lens (Stylus Publishing, 2009), edited by Jennifer Meyer Schrage and Nancy Geist Giacomini, this chapter by Dr. Judy Rashid explores the critical role of teaching social justice in higher education. The chapter, titled "Teaching Social Justice on Campus for Self-Awareness, Community Sustainability, and Systems Change," emphasizes the integration of social justice principles into both curricular and co-curricular experiences. Rashid draws from theoretical and practical frameworks—including the work of Thomas Tritton, John Pettit, bell hooks, and Paulo Freire—to argue for a transformative model of education. She presents strategies for fostering student self-awareness, developing sustainable campus communities, and challenging systemic inequities. The chapter also highlights the importance of student affairs professionals as co-educators in shaping inclusive, justice-oriented student leadership. Ultimately, this work positions social justice education as essential to preparing students for thoughtful civic engagement and sustained systems change.
Recommended Citation
Rashid, J. (2009). Teaching social justice on campus for self-awareness, community sustainability, and systems change. In J. M. Schrage & N. G. Giacomini (Eds.), Reframing campus conflict: Student conduct practice through a social justice lens (pp. 219–226). Stylus Publishing.