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A Guide to Socially Conscious Careers

I. What Is A Socially Conscious Career?

"A Socially conscious career is a livelihood that is meaningful to the worker, supportive of life and social justice and does not do violence either directly or in its end result"     --     Paul Wehr

II. How Can I Tell If The Career I'm Looking At Right Now Is Socially Conscious?

Here are some helpful questions to ask when deciding which career path to pursue:
  • Will my work help or harm the environment?
  • Will my work reduce violence in the world?
  • Will my work increase or reduce social and economic justice?
  • Will my work give me peace of mind?

III. Where Can I Start My Search For A Socially Conscious Career?

Try starting right here.