The Primary Mission of the University Should Be Social Justice | Berkeley
This interesting conversation includes four participants who are current or former students of University of California Berkeley. The claim they considered: The primary mission of the university should be Social Justice.
Unsurprisingly, the meaning of “Social Justice” is touched upon, but the necessity of a definition is bypassed by some who disagree with the claim. Instead, they argue that the primary task of a university is to prepare students to think critically rather than promote particular issues. At the same time, Social Justice, conceived as some form of equal access, is considered fundamental in truth-seeking by at least one participant who disagrees with the claim.
After the claim receives criticism from some participants, Peter reveals that it’s based on words from the president of Portland State University.
Defining the primary mission of the university is vital; please share what you believe the primary mission ought to be.
This conversation was recorded at UC Berkeley on April 19, 2022.
Education, opening minds, expanding the thought process. Also, preparing individuals to earn a living and take care of themselves.
"Social Justice" is built on the presupposition that there is some sort of injustice in this world. It's a belief system. People with a faith that God is in control and there is some sort of higher, natural justice, or a belief in karma could disagree with the premise based on their beliefs/faith.
Because of this no school (unless private, faith-based) should be teaching social justice.