As a society, we try to see good in people wherever we are. Our societal norm is constructed and based on the common good and working for others not because we have to but because we want to and need change. I have come to learn and admire now one of my favorite social justice icon that has worked for the poor and by the poor for a change in the social justice system. Dorothy Day (1897-1980), started her life as a simple journalist. For her time, she was considered as a very outgoing and a straight forward person. She was an activist for the poor and believed in direct assistance of the poor. At such very young age, she became a journalist and started working with different people. Ultimately, this has led her to experience different circumstances
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Groody wrote that Maurin had three main points that he wanted the movement to consist on. The points include, “Round-table discussion, house of hospitality for the practice of the works of mercy and, agronomic universities or farmers and scholars worked together” (167). These points are crucial because of them, both Day and Maurin were able to assist the poor that were over looked by others. The catholic Worker Movement to this day serves the community by using Dorothy day’s principle of aid. Her co-founder Peter Maurin is also one of the most admired icons that has walked on this earth. Because of their actions, these two individuals are and will forever be used as an inspiration as well as a symbol of …show more content…
Although I am not involved in the things she used to encounter every day, the very first thing I realized and learned after reading about her life story is to never underestimate anyone and everyone. Personally, I think she is the definition of courage. She was probably judged negatively throughout her life. She has defied the odds of a woman at her time bringing a drastic change to the system and condition the poor were living in. Her life has taught me not to judge anyone by the style they live in but by the actions they take. Just by looking at her, people have certain opinions of her and her past life however, that is not all Dorothy Day. She is more than peoples’ opinion and has done much more for the common good of the
Groody wrote that Maurin had three main points that he wanted the movement to consist on. The points include, “Round-table discussion, house of hospitality for the practice of the works of mercy and, agronomic universities or farmers and scholars worked together” (167). These points are crucial because of them, both Day and Maurin were able to assist the poor that were over looked by others. The catholic Worker Movement to this day serves the community by using Dorothy day’s principle of aid. Her co-founder Peter Maurin is also one of the most admired icons that has walked on this earth. Because of their actions, these two individuals are and will forever be used as an inspiration as well as a symbol of …show more content…
Although I am not involved in the things she used to encounter every day, the very first thing I realized and learned after reading about her life story is to never underestimate anyone and everyone. Personally, I think she is the definition of courage. She was probably judged negatively throughout her life. She has defied the odds of a woman at her time bringing a drastic change to the system and condition the poor were living in. Her life has taught me not to judge anyone by the style they live in but by the actions they take. Just by looking at her, people have certain opinions of her and her past life however, that is not all Dorothy Day. She is more than peoples’ opinion and has done much more for the common good of the