Social justice is a developing area focused on equal opportunities for all. This area includes human rights, equality in life, cultural identity, ethnic identity, sexuality, and age. With the media glorifying specific ideas, stereotypes have been created and associated with gender, age, race, and cultural background, causing prejudice against these groups.
“Sustainable development is the concept of development and economic growth that meets the needs of the future, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Global Sustainability Hub).
The Earth has been experiencing drastic changes due to arising environmental issues. As a result, extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, have tripled, sea levels have been rising, and ocean acidification has increased. Preventing these issues requires us to be sustainable, which leads to eco-friendly lifestyles that don’t compromise future generations' ability to survive.
The development of technology has enhanced and improved our day to day life, but has also brought along many issues. Social media provides a way to connect virtually with one another, however it’s also enabled the spread of fake news and cyberbullying. How can we combat the negative effects of social media and other emerging technologies?
Healthcare encompasses a myriad of issues that needs addressing. Everything from the affordability of treatments, to the relationship between patients and caregivers. It's important to keep in mind that this track also entails complications faced by medical staff and that several patient related problem disproportionately affect those living in rural areas.
Education is critical for everyone as it opens many opportunities and is essential in our livelihood. Effectiveness in education implies improving upon the current education system by providing tools and creating engaging learning environments for all students to be successful.