Math+and+Social+Justice

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For this essay you are to look at math and math education and what role(s) math plays in social justice. This is a broad topic so you are free to narrow your focus. Possible examples are “math and power”, “math and democracy”, “Math and authority”, “math and citizenship”, or other aspects of social justice you may be interested in. Whatever focus you choose I also ask that you write it from a First-Nations perspective and connect what you learn with First-Nations issues, struggles and strengths. I am not particular about format so long as your logic and references are easy to follow. I suggest the length to be between 5 and 20 pages double-spaced 12pt font.