Towards Equity: Navigating the Intersections of Social and Cultural Studies for Social Justice": A Critical Analysis

Abstract

This research study explores the complex relationships between equity and social justice in the field of social and cultural studies. Utilizing a range of theoretical frameworks and multidisciplinary viewpoints, the study explores the ways in which different subthemes interact and influence our comprehension of equity and social justice. The paper examines the complex nature of social inequality and systemic injustice through a critical analysis of important concepts like critical race theory, feminist and gender studies, inter-sectionality, postcolonial studies, disability studies, critical whiteness studies, environmental justice, and de-colonial studies. The study intends to contribute to a greater understanding of the issues surrounding social justice and equality in modern society by analyzing the overlapping routes within these subthemes. The research paper's overview and the importance of examining the interconnections of social justice and equity within social and cultural studies are provided in the introduction. In addition to introducing the major theoretical frameworks and subthemes that will be covered in the article, it emphasizes how crucial it is to comprehend how these intersecting paths affect how we perceive injustice and inequality.