North West Global Education Network

The 8 Key Concepts in the Global Dimension

Social Justice

Understanding the importance of social justice as an element in both sustainable development and the improved welfare of all people e.g.

• exploring values and ethics in relation to the application of design and technology
• explaining the motivation of individuals who made sacrifices for a particular cause
• showing how the level of development in different countries is related to quality of life
• encouraging debate on topical issues relating to social justice
• highlighting the importance of social justice to belief systems