Analysis Of Letter From Birmingham Jail

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Prompt #03
In one of Professor [1]Hernandez's classes, he mentioned the concept of “system of oppression.” [2]According to an online resource, oppression occurs when one social group is subordinate and the other is privileged because of social norms and systemic discrimination. Since oppression exists, there will be corresponding justice.
[1]In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Dr. King defines justice as "the corrective force that heals the ills of society." This is how he describes the delivery of justice; "justice should not be negative." I think the word "negative" can be interpreted as silent justice, such as when people just look at the matter plainly and pay no more attention to what has happened. However, justice must be

[3]In a thought experiment proposed by philosopher John Rawls, individuals are asked to imagine designing a just society under a veil of ignorance, a concept urging people to prioritize fairness and equality since they can't predict whether their social structures will advantage or disadvantage them. Similarly, [4]Dr. King stresses a fair and harmonious society in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," except that he focuses on solving existing problems rather than creating a whole new society. The most fundamental difference between Dr. King and John Rawls is that Dr. King confronts a real problem that exists in a real society. In contrast, John Rawls only proposes a theoretical solution. [5]When Dr. King is told in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail" that he and his movement need patience, Dr. King responds by saying, "Justice delayed too long will be denied." I think it's a powerful statement because over time people will begin to waver in their beliefs, and what justice requires is often a positive and strong

And Dr. King's concept can often be utilized on these kinds of struggle issues, and in the universal basic income scenario, Dr. King's concept can be an effective way to highlight how economic inequality creates systemic injustice. In addition, universal basic income can be a positive force in addressing those inequalities. In addition, [4]I think Professor Hernandez's reference to "confirmation bias" is an appropriate description of how people perceive other groups. People cannot criticize others based solely on what they know, such as in the case of LGBTQ+ and immigrants. And Dr. King's concept does a good job of highlighting systemic racism and xenophobia in society today. And what this society really needs is to be more inclusive, and fair. Furthermore, I think Dr. King's speech - "I Have a Dream" - was a well-written description of the struggle with racism, and the Seneca Falls Convention was the first conference on women's rights, and because it was the first conference, it shows that there is a good start on women's