Social Justice

[close] Welcome to Shine & Shadow. We are a group focused on monthly group reads and discussions. We have 3 group reads per month: 1 'Dark' read, 1 'Light' read, & 1 'World Tour' read. Choose which group read to participate in depending on your mood for the month. Join us and jump into the discussion! Genres enjoyed: General Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, "Slice of Life", Memoir, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Queer, Historical Fiction, Horror Genres (typically) not enjoyed: Romance, Young Adult, Self-help, Cookbook, How-To Guide, Ancient Untranslatable Tome Written In Dead Language *In this group we welcome everyone and so wish to keep the group public. However, due to some adult themes discussed in our group reads, we would like to request all members are over the age of 18. If you are found to be under 18, we may remove you from the group.

[close] This is our reading group for anybody who loves to read and identifies as a feminist. We'll be reading a variety of books that may fall into one of the following categories: 1-Written by a feminist and/or a woman 2-Plot looks at how gender, race, class, sexuality, ability/disability, ethnicity, nationality, etc. shape us and our views of the world 3-Spark conversation about social justice and gender equality 4-Have strong female characters But most importantly, it's a space for people to come together and discuss literature with other feminists! Reminder: Self-promotion is ONLY allowed in the BLATANT SELF-PROMOTION thread. All other self-promotion will be deleted. fem·i·nist /ˈfemənist/ Noun A person who supports feminism. Adjective Of, relating to, or supporting feminism. fem·i·nism /ˈfeməˌnizəm/ Noun The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.

[close] For like-minded humans who want to expand their understanding of important topics including but not limited to social justice, racism, voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, substance use, and mental health.

[close] Welcome to the Maqasid Governance Group on Goodreads! Our mission is to explore and discuss the principles and applications of Maqasid al-Shariah (Objectives of Islamic Law) in the context of modern governance. This group is dedicated to scholars, students, and enthusiasts who are interested in the integration of ethical and moral values in governance systems. What we do: Book Discussions: Engage in thoughtful discussions on books that delve into Maqasid al-Shariah, governance, and related topics. Author Interactions: Participate in Q&A sessions with authors and scholars in the field. Resource Sharing: Share articles, papers, and other resources to deepen our understanding. Debates and Dialogues: Encourage respectful debates and dialogues on contemporary issues in governance through the lens of Maqasid. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or new to the topic, you'll find a welcoming community here. Join us to expand your knowledge, share your insights, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about ethical governance.