[go: up one dir, main page]
Scribd
Upload
23 views2 pages

Social Justice

Social justice is the fair distribution of resources and opportunities, aiming to eliminate systemic inequalities affecting marginalized groups. Key principles include equity, access, participation, and rights, with historical roots in 19th-century movements and theories like John Rawls' Theory of Justice. Major areas of focus include economic, racial, gender, environmental, and healthcare justice, each addressing specific inequalities and advocating for equitable treatment.

Uploaded by

reymarkaguilar022
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
23 views2 pages

Social Justice

Social justice is the fair distribution of resources and opportunities, aiming to eliminate systemic inequalities affecting marginalized groups. Key principles include equity, access, participation, and rights, with historical roots in 19th-century movements and theories like John Rawls' Theory of Justice. Major areas of focus include economic, racial, gender, environmental, and healthcare justice, each addressing specific inequalities and advocating for equitable treatment.

Uploaded by

reymarkaguilar022
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Social Justice

1. Definition of Social Justice

• Social justice refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources, opportunities, and
privileges within a society. It emphasizes eliminating systemic inequalities that
disadvantage marginalized groups.
• It involves addressing issues like poverty, discrimination, access to education, healthcare,
housing, and labor rights.

2. Key Principles of Social Justice

• Equity: Ensuring fair treatment and providing resources according to individual needs to
achieve equal outcomes.
o Example: Implementing need-based scholarships for students from low-income
backgrounds.
• Access: Guaranteeing all individuals have access to essential resources and opportunities.
o Example: Ensuring people with disabilities have access to public transportation
and educational facilities.
• Participation: Involving marginalized communities in decision-making processes
affecting their lives.
o Example: Including indigenous groups in environmental conservation discussions.
• Rights: Protecting human rights and ensuring that everyone’s dignity is respected.
o Example: Advocating for LGBTQ+ rights to prevent discrimination in
workplaces.

3. Historical Background of Social Justice

• The concept gained prominence in the early 19th century with movements aimed at
addressing poverty and labor conditions.
• Influenced by John Rawls' Theory of Justice, which argues for a fair system of
distribution where social and economic inequalities are arranged to benefit the least
advantaged.
• Modern social justice movements, such as Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. and Anti-
Apartheid Movement in South Africa, have fought against racial discrimination and
systemic oppression.

II. Key Areas of Social Justice

1. Economic Justice

• Focuses on reducing income inequality, promoting fair wages, and ensuring economic
opportunities for all.
• Example: The fight for a living wage to lift workers out of poverty, as seen in the “Fight
for $15” campaign in the U.S.

2. Racial Justice

• Seeks to address systemic racism and promote racial equity.


• Example: The “Black Lives Matter” movement advocates for justice in cases of police
brutality and systemic discrimination against Black communities.

3. Gender Justice

• Involves addressing inequalities faced by women, non-binary, and transgender


individuals.
• Example: Campaigns against gender-based violence, such as the “#MeToo” movement,
which raises awareness about sexual harassment.

4. Environmental Justice

• Focuses on the fair treatment of all communities in environmental policies, especially


those disproportionately affected by environmental hazards.
• Example: Advocating for the rights of indigenous communities to protect their land from
industrial pollution or deforestation.

5. Healthcare Justice

• Ensuring equitable access to healthcare services regardless of socio-economic status.


• Example: Expanding public health services to reach marginalized populations, such as
providing free vaccines in underserved areas.

You might also like