Gerene L. Freeman
Lesson #1
Prior to any in-depth discussion of reparation for any particular ethnic group, I believe it is essential that students have a clear understanding of both the colloquial and legal definitions of reparations, retribution and redress. Therefore students will first be required to look up the definition of each in the dictionary. Additionally, the following legal definitions according to Black’s Law Dictionary will be provided to each student:
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Reparations:
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Payment for an injury; redress for a wrong done.
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Retribution:
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Something given or demanded in payment. In criminal law, it is punishment based on the theory which bears its name and based strictly on the fact that every crime demands payment in the form of punishment
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Redress:
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Satisfaction for an injury or damages sustained. Damages or equitable relief.
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Restitution:
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Act of restoring, restoration; restoration of anything to its rightful owner; the act of making good or giving equivalent for any loss, damage or injury; and indemnification.
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Lesson #2
A discussion of the aforementioned legal definitions as they pertain to this matter will be discussed. Additionally, further discussion in regard to the role of each in society, and the students lives in particular, will be encouraged. For instance: students should be asked to provide examples of situations in society, school, etc. where either an individual or group may have been liable for reparations either legally or morally. Distinctions will be made as to those instances when reparations may appear to be in order morally but fail to meet legal requirements and vise versa.
