Global Agenda for Social Justice
The Global Agenda for Social Justice provides accessible insights into some of the world’s most pressing social problems and proposes international public policy responses to those problems. Written by a highly respected team of authors brought together by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), chapters examine topics such as criminal justice, media concerns, environmental problems, economic problems, and issues concerning sexualities and gender. They offer recommendations for action by governing officials, policy makers, and the public around key issues of social justice. It will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students interested in public sociology, the study of social problems and the pursuit of social justice.
President's Welcome
Historians will look back at the ongoing year as a global turning point. The world is changing, and not all of the changes are good, healthy, or just. Right-wing movements in Europe are on the rise, the earth is warming at an alarming rate, and global economic inequality is increasing. Further, there is a relentless assault on core values, including democracy, freedom, and equality. In this context, the Global Agenda for Social Justice is attempt to address these issues and look for practical solutions that lead us toward a more democratic, free, and equitable world. As the President of the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), it is my honor to present some of the best scholars in our organization as they address some critical social problems of our time. As you may know, SSSP is an organization committed to scholar activist in the pursuit of social justice. It serves not only as a place of respite, but also a gathering space for those seeking to change the current situation. I am proud to be part of an organization that produces such a fine publication. Thank you to all the contributing authors and to the editorial committee, including Glenn W. Muschert, Kristen Budd, Michelle Christian, Brian V. Klocke, Jon Shefner, and Robert Perrucci. May your collective work reach the ears of the powerful.
Sincerely,
Luis A. Fernandez, Northern Arizona University
SSSP President, 2017-2018
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Table of Contents
Editors: Glenn W. Muschert, Kristen M. Budd, Michelle Christian, Brian V. Klocke, Jon Shefner, and Robert Perrucci
| FRONT SPIECES |
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President’s Welcome |
| SECTION I POLICING & CRIMINAL (IN)JUSTICE |
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Chapter 1. The Worldwide War on Drugs: Advancing Reforms, Circumventing Resistance |
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Chapter 2. Global Police Discrimination |
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Chapter 3. Wrongful Convictions and Exonerations: Global Data Sources and Other Initiatives |
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Chapter 4. Solutions to Ending the Global Social Problem of HIV Criminalization |
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SECTION II Environmental Issues |
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Chapter 5. Radiation Refugees and Chronic Exposure to Ionizing Radiation: The Rights of the Exposed |
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Chapter 6. The Effects of “Natural” Disasters on Older Adults in South Asia: The Case of Intersectional Identitie |
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Chapter 7. Energy Democracy: A Just Transition for Social, Economic, and Climate Justice |
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SECTION III Gender and Sexuality |
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Chapter 8. Fostering Critical Awareness of Masculinity around the World |
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Chapter 9. Lack of Access to Comprehensive Sexuality Education |
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SECTION IV VIOLENCE AGAINST PRECARIOUS GROUPS |
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Chapter 10. Violence against Migrants: A Global Analysis |
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Chapter 11. Sex Workers and Coping with Violence: Implications for Policy-Making |
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Chapter 12. Genocide and other Atrocity Crimes: Toward Remedies |
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Chapter 13. Torture: Causes, Consequences, and Strategies for Redress and Prevention |
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SECTION V INEQUALITIES & DISPARITIES |
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Chapter 14. Want Amidst Plenty: Food Insecurity in Rich Liberal Democracies |
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Chapter 15. Extending Old-Age Pension Coverage to Workers in the Informal Sector Economy in Ethiopia |
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Chapter 16. Tackling Digital Exclusion: Counter Social Inequalities Through Digital Inclusion |
| SECTION VI LOOKING FORWARD |
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Chapter 17. Global Issues |
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Afterword: Looking Backwards to Move Everyone Forward to a More Inclusive, Just, and Sustainable World |
