“WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE”-FEBRUARY 20/THE COST OF CHASING LIKES OVER REAL JUSTICE

Movements Led by the Elite: Well-known people, politicians, or affluent activists are only a few examples of the people who start or lead a lot of social movements. Their privilege can occasionally cause individuals to become disconnected from the actual challenges of oppressed people, even though they may have good intentions.

In the modern world, when influential individuals join social movements, their involvement frequently has two primary purposes: it can sometimes elevate a cause while also stifling its actual nature. They are all too frequently purposefully urged to change the story, substituting a spectacle for actual suffering. For a little while, they may evoke astonishment by wearing slippers in the blazing sun, but as soon as the cameras stop, they vanish, leaving behind the identical problems they briefly heightened. Some sign up to garner attention or to improve their reputation, while others are merely puppets in a bigger diversion game

However, it is undeniable that movements gain traction when powerful voices advocate for justice. When structures, governments, and the media pay attention, action is unavoidable. Rarely, their participation has resulted in significant change. The core of the cause is frequently lost, however, as it is overshadowed by noise, diluted by agendas, and reduced to mere material for engagement and views.

Pain has evolved into a commodity, rather than merely a tragedy. Pain circulates, repeated, and reviewed yet minimal is done to heal the wounds that have occurred. Genuine empathy is in short supply. In a society where movements are driven by trends rather than facts, perhaps the greatest act of resistance is not just resisting injustice, but refusing to exploit it. If no one steps forward to bring about change, at the very least, let them avoid turning tragedy into a spectacle. Allow them to pray in silence, hoping for a future in which suffering is not only acknowledged, but also relieved.

THE POWER OF GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM:

In contrast, grassroots activism is led by ordinary citizens who are closest to the issues being addressed (e.g., workers, students, local communities). The fact that these movements are rooted on lived experiences rather than outside campaigning makes them more genuine, closely linked to actual issues, and long-lasting.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM

Rather than focusing on top-down narratives, it emphasizes actual voices and real-life experiences. Since people who will be most impacted are committed in practical solutions, it guarantees long-term change. Rather than operating inside the established power structures, it questions them.

Elite Movements: May not have long-term, enduring solutions, but they can quickly alter laws or provide funding. Grassroots activism requires perseverance and patience, but it works at an elementary level to transform systems and mindsets in order to bring about long-lasting change.

Although voices can be amplified by elite-led campaigns, grassroots initiatives—where change is fostered from the ground up rather than imposed from the top down—often result in true revolution.

world where one segment of society accumulates impractical wealth—earning enormous sums from marketing materials, events, screenplays, campaigns, and sports—while another finds it difficult to pay for basic requirements despite putting in endless hours at labor is ridiculous.

AS THOUGH PLAYING A PRIVATE GAME OF PASSING THE BALL IN WHICH NO ONE ELSE IS EVER INVITED, the wealthiest people keep accumulating wealth. Still, innumerable others toil day and night, giving their blood, sweat, and soul to their jobs, and they seldom receive a living income.

How Is This Kind Of Inequity Justified? What is the fairness of a system where some people get millions for mere appearance while others work nonstop to pay for food? Not only is the gap between the wealthy and the underprivileged widening, but it is also a moral problem that highlights the painful fact that equality of opportunity is not shared equally. The question of whether this is the kind of world we wish to maintain arises when many people find that survival itself is a privilege.

Due to their superior access to social networks, political clout, and financial resources, the wealthy are frequently able to increase their fortune rapidly. However, the lack of opportunity, debt cycles, and systemic impediments that impoverished people encounter make upward mobility all but impossible.

This disparity is now much more apparent because to technology and globalization; social media displays opulent lifestyles while also highlighting the brutal realities of impoverished neighborhoods and slums. Real change, according to some, requires structural reforms, equitable salaries, and economic redistribution; others counter that philanthropy and corporate social responsibility aid in bridging this gap.

In the end, power, access, and justice are more important than money alone. In addition to being unfair, a society where some people eat on exquisite plates while others go hungry is a reflection of dysfunctional systems that require immediate fixing.

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are quickly changing sectors by substituting efficient robots for human labor. As conventional positions disappear, workers experience financial insecurity while businesses profit from lower costs and more efficiency.

Many people find it difficult to adjust as the change increases economic disparity. The promise of technology advancement runs the risk of contributing to extensive joblessness and economic hardship in the absence of proactive steps like reskilling initiatives and legislative changes.

Addressing automation and AI-driven job displacement calls for a multifaceted strategy. In order to help workers shift into tech-driven positions, governments must fund reskilling programs. Businesses should also promote ethical automation, striking a balance between efficiency and human employment. Wage subsidies or the Universal Basic Income (UBI) can provide stability in times of change.

In order to prepare students for the future, educational systems must change and emphasize abilities like creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability. Additionally, promoting remote work and entrepreneurship might generate new revenue streams. It is imperative that citizens, businesses, and legislators work together to guarantee that technology advancement serves society as a whole.

Three forces—judgment, position, and power—that ought to support justice frequently turn into contradictory tools. When those who are already being investigated for unethical behavior are the ones influencing decisions, spearheading initiatives, and setting social standards,

it is both frustrating and angering. What is right and wrong is up to the very persons who are being questioned about their honesty. There is outrage, voices are raised, but the cycle goes on.

Although authority, social standing, and judgment ought to be the cornerstones of justice, they all too frequently work in the hands of those who abuse them. It concerns me when those with questionable ethical standards set the guidelines for everyone else.

Justice becomes selective and the facts is twisted to support the narrative of those in positions of authority when they take on the roles of both judge and accused. While there may be outrage, it quickly fades into the background and is replaced by another controversy if there is no true accountability. Keeping values that are unaffected by power dynamics is what true justice is all about, not who has the most sway.

There are endless discussions on World Day of Social Justice, but genuine change starts with people who value honesty, altruism, and a dedication to justice above and beyond their own interests.

We can only expect significant change when people prioritize moral values over the ephemeral appeal of social media views. We may light the first sparks of justice and create a new warmth—a ray of justice that promises a more compassionate and just world—if we work together and have steadfast integrity.