Population migration is nothing new, but is happening now to an unprecedented degree, with untold numbers of migrants shifting around the globe not because they want to, but often because they must. While not all patterns of migration can be considered problematic, Catholic Social Teaching (CST) focuses on and addresses the patterns that are in order to alleviate suffering and promote more humanitarian policies and programs. CST challenges the underlying social, political, and economic structures that impact migration and attitudes towards migrants. Viewed through the lens of CST, some of the prevailing political attitudes can be clarified and resolved. The crux of CST is social justice and human rights. As Groody & Cross (2014) point out, there are several CST themes relevant to migration including the right to stay in one’s homeland as well as the right to move when conditions demand it. Moreover, CST recognizes the emergence of a global community in which political boundaries are fluid; national borders can be permeable but still remain intact like a cellular membrane that lets in oxygen while still allowing for the removal of toxins. Migration issues are complex, particularly those that do not involve major humanitarian crises as, for example, in Syria. The anti-immigration rhetoric in the...
We need to address distributive justice, as Groody & Cross (2014) claim, “otherwise we end up looking at immigration as a problem in itself rather than a symptom of deeper social imbalances,” (p. 81). Instead of focusing on the manufactured problem of immigration, Bishops and their allies can focus instead on how to empower communities in developing countries to become more resilient and self-sustaining.
Pastoral Theology: What it means to 'read the signs' One basic belief that lies behind the social teaching of Catholics is that the Almighty has shaped human history. This biblical era perception transcends time, prevailing even today. Indeed, it holds true in areas and among civilizations wherein God's word is accepted as well as among civilizations that were completely unaware of Christ or the gospel. God is in action, redeeming and
The biggest reason for this was financial. Farming takes time to sow, grow and harvest, and there was simply not time for that; the Italian immigrant needed to make as much money as he could in the least time possible; farming simply would not work (2008). Farming also implied a certain amount of permanence, which was not the plan for many Italian immigrants (Mintz 2007). Land in America was also
Narrative and Interpretation Part 1: Life Course Concepts and Developmental Theory Describe the life course framework according to Hutchinson The life course perspective is mainly focused on analyzing people's lives and the changes that happen between different periods. It can be cultural or socials changes, but it is essential to point out the relationships between the two periods. A good example is how one's childhood affects adolescence and how adolescence affects one's adulthood.
Immigration and Social Justice from a Macro Social Work Perspective Immigration and Social Justice/Macro Social Work Tenets of Just Practice Framework in regards to the film Wetback and the Catholic Safe House worker's perspective The Just Practice Framework is a structure and context of social work that is centered on five tenets which are power, possibility, context, meaning and power. These five canons encompass five questions. First off, in what manner do the
The shift toward standardized testing has failed to result in a meaningful reduction of high school dropout rates, and students with disabilities continue to be marginalized by the culture of testing in public education (Dynarski et al., 2008). With that said, the needs of students with specific educational challenges are diverse and complex, and the solutions to their needs are not revealed in the results of standardized testing (Crawford &
Undocumented Students Equity to in-State Tuition: Reducing The Barriers There exist policy ambiguities and variations at federal, state, and institutional levels related to undocumented student access to and success in higher education and this has created problems for these students. This study investigated specific policies and procedures to provide the resources and capital to assist undocumented students as well as reviewed key elements of showing the correlation of these difficulties with ethnic
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