SOSHUM
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Social Studies and Humanities Journal (SOSHUM) - July_Sept (On Progress)

The Role of Education in Promoting Social Justice: A Systematic Literature Review

Mila Karina (Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2024

Abstract

Education policy plays an important role in promoting social justice, especially for marginalized communities. However, there are still significant gaps in synthesizing how education reforms in different countries contribute to social justice. This systematic literature review aims to analyze and synthesize existing research on the impact of educational policies and reforms on social justice outcomes for marginalized populations. Using a comprehensive search strategy across major academic databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, this review identified key themes related to access and inclusion, teacher training and development, resource allocation, curriculum reform, and community engagement . The findings show that although many countries have succeeded in improving access to education for marginalized groups, challenges remain in ensuring educational quality and long-term equality. Additionally, contextual factors such as political will, distribution of resources, and community involvement play a significant role in determining the success of such policies. This review highlights the need for ongoing policy adjustments as well as further research into the long-term impacts of education reform. Policy implications are discussed, with recommendations for designing inclusive and context-responsive educational systems that promote greater social justice.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

soshum

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Social Studies & Humanities Journal (SOSHUM) is an academic journal that focuses on interdisciplinary research in the fields of social science, science, and humanities studies. The journal aims to present high-quality articles that make significant contributions to our understanding of society, ...