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Explore the depths of social analysis in understanding oppression, unfolding narratives of factory hardships, research on injustices caused by laws, traditions, and foreign influences. Unveil the call to advocate for change and solidarity in Sriracha, Thailand.
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Social Analysis 11th Nov. 2011 6th IYCS ASIAN CHAPLAINS AND ANIMATORS FORMATION EXCHANGE (CAFÉ) Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand “Called to be Ambassadors of Christ (2 Cor. 5:20): Student’s Education in the Hour of Interculturality and Religious Pluralism”
Social Analysis • Is about going deeper than what we see and hear • And going beyond what we like to see & hear • And becoming aware – conscious – sensitive to things we don’t want to hear and see
Social Analysis • Is about asking questions • Who is involved? • Who is suffering / oppressed? • Who is causing it? • Who is supporting? • Who is standing by and watching? • Who started?
Identifying the violence / bad things done by oppressors and oppressed (Not justifying either!)
Factors to also consider • Laws • Traditions • Practices – breaking the law / traditions & upholding unjust laws and traditions • Nature – resources – problems • Local institutions – Government – independent – media – civil society – religious • Foreign influences
Stories about factories • Dispensary • School drop out and factory
Tell me why Why does it have to be like this Is there something I have missed?