No justice, no peace

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/no-justice-no-peace

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the philosophical stance?Asserts that justice is a necessary precondition for genuine societal peace
2. What is the historical origin point?Prominent use in 1986 following the killing of Michael Griffith
3. What does "No justice, no peace" mean?It means that peace is not just the lack of fighting, but it needs fairness and justice. When everyone is treated fairly, real peace can last.
4. Where did the slogan start?The slogan first appeared in 1986 after the killing of Michael Griffith, a young Black man who was attacked by a mob. It was used to show anger and a call for fairness.

Systemic Injustice: Unfairness embedded within the fundamental structures and institutions of a society.
Social Contract: An implicit agreement among members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.
Marginalized Communities: Groups of people who are pushed to the edges of society and often face discrimination.