808 Quotes About Social-justice

It is increasingly difficult for social justice activists to advocate – with a clear conscience – for women, the poor, or immigrants while eating other animals or consuming the nursing milk of cattle. Animal activists have already begun to effectively expose the links of oppression across species.

All human beings are systematically socialized to oppress cattle, chickens, snakes, mice, dogs, and all other nonhuman individuals. After the fashion of Sojouner Truth, might cows and chickens ask: “Ain’t I a female, too?” And would not dogs and snakes ask, "Ain't I a living being, too?

Language is often our first act of resistance. It matters how we talk about the work we do; the words we use or the words we create matter to describe the world we live in, the freedom and justice we deserve. It matters now whether you call yourself protesters or organizers, activists or the like. Whatever title you assume, be the people committed to fighting for accountability and justice. Let that be what defines you.

En ocasiones la injusticia social deja una sombra obscura en los corazones de los oprimidos que no deja pasar la luz para entonces volverse espejo de sus opresores

We are the true roots of resistance, they declared, and the scraggly leaves, golden flowers, and windborne seeds.

The incredible women around the world who do stand up for justice can in fact transform the planet.

It is entirely possible to work for justice without thirsting for blood.

Beat the drum for justice.

Delight is God’s why behind the justice, righteousness, and steadfast love He practices. It’s not out of frustration or obligation, but delight.