Introduction & Overview
Structural violence refers to social arrangements that harm individuals or prevent them from meeting their basic needs. Achieving social justice requires identifying and dismantling these barriers.
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Key Scientific Theories
Just World Hypothesis (Melvin Lerner)
The cognitive bias that people get what they deserve, which often leads to victim-blaming and resistance to structural reforms.
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Evidence-Based Practices
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Analyzing Local Policies
Review a local neighborhood policy or rule and write a brief analysis of who it benefits and who it might disadvantage.