Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices/Experiences of Social Justice in Turkey

Abstract

This article examined teachers’ perceptions and experiences of social justice in Turkey. Social justice is defined as inequality in society, including economic inequality, global migration, racism, xenophobia, prejudice against disabled people, and class discrimination. Teachers’ perceptions of social justice affects theirs values, beliefs, awareness, backgrounds, and practices in the classroom. The research design selected was in accordance with maximum variation sampling. Fourteen teachers were recruited and data was collected by conducting semi-structured questionnaire with the teachers. Findings were teachers perceive the concept of social justice in terms of equality, equal rights, justice, discrimination, and human rights.

Keywords: Social justice, Social justice practice, Teachers perceptions