Just Relationships: Living Out Social Justice As Mentor, Family, Friend, and Lover

Bringing a social justice lens to daily interpersonal communication, Just Relationships expands on existing social science theory to show how all elements of a relationship should include a “fair” and “just” element. Douglas Kelley utilizes concepts from across the helping professions to examine the barriers encountered in achieving balanced partnerships. This student-friendly book brings the important new perspective of social justice to the interpersonal communication course, supplementing traditional textbooks. This book-presents key interpersonal communication theories in each chapter before introducing the social justice perspective;-uses thought-provoking case studies and guiding questions to enhance student learning; -examines a number of different types of interpersonal relationships including children, friends, and lovers.