Education as Justice

Sor Juana understood that knowledge was power and that denying education to certain groups—particularly women and the poor—was an act of injustice. She fought to prove that intellectual capacity transcends gender and class, making education itself a justice issue. For children's rights, this framework transforms education from a commodity into a fundamental requirement for equitable society. Every child deserves access to rigorous, enriching education regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, or background. Sor Juana's life demonstrates that educational inequality perpetuates all other injustices. Applying this concept means examining who is excluded from quality education, challenging gatekeeping practices, ensuring culturally responsive curriculum, and recognizing that educational deprivation violates children's dignity and their future possibility.