Social Justice Leadership in School Settings: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Justice emerges as a need like any other human need and the processes of justice play important role within the organization. Justice is a requirement for all forms of social participation. The continued existence of individuals in groups and organizations depends on their perception of the system's justice and equality. Social justice leadership includes the practice of leading and advocating for positive social change, equity, and fairness within society. Social justice leaders work to address and rectify systemic inequalities, discrimination, and injustices that affect marginalized and disadvantaged groups. They actively promote inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. This study is designed in qualitative paradigm as a case study. For selecting the partcipants I employed maximum variation sampling which is one of the categories of purposeful sampling that provides the researcher understand the basics of a case or a phenomenon under exploration. The findings of the study revealed that the practices of the school principals include “caring students”, “supporting staff” and “promoting positive organizational climate” theme. The challenges and barries that the principals face with include “parental challenges”, “financial issues” and “school conditions”. Social justie leadership practices are crucial in ensuring equitable learning athmosphere and barriers should be taken into account in policy making of education.

Keywords

• Equity
• social justice leadership
• school principals
• strategies
• barriers

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