Knowledge as Foundation for Justice

For Sor Juana, knowledge was inseparable from justice—ignorance perpetuated inequality while education enabled liberation. In ethical consumption, this principle demands that we educate ourselves about the human costs of cheapness: wage theft, unsafe conditions, exploitation of vulnerable populations. Only through concrete knowledge of these injustices can we make consumption choices that align with justice values. This isn't abstract moralizing but grounded investigation into who benefits and who suffers in our economic systems. By learning about fair trade, labor standards, and equitable production models, we transform consumption from a personal preference into participation in justice. Sor Juana's legacy reminds us that seeking knowledge about these systems is itself an act of solidarity with the exploited, and ignorance—once available—becomes complicity.