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Ethnic studies is defined as the interdisciplinary study of difference chiefly race ethnicity and nation but also sexuality gender and other such markings and power as expressed by the state by civil society and by individuals From the education I have gathered from first hand experience of the study personally Ethnic studies is the education of the many variations of people Its purpose is to safely educate those who wish to learn more about people s history in order to bring justice and equity to one s community Social Justice is justice in terms of wealth opportunities and privilege within a society This also comes with eliminating all power structures in a community as well providing the needed resources in order to create fairness for all It is crucially important to learn history from different perspectives Being aware of all points of views in history specifically in order to make certain the truth of the matter If we were only to learn about slavery from a white man s perspective we would never know the actuality of the situation Many people have achieved social justice through the strength of people power People power also known as the power of the people can help change societies in many dramatic ways People power influences people to act in non violent direct action and promote behavior change through a situation People power also raises awareness about unjust situations in society Becoming educated about the many different power structures
