More on Social Justice
Social Justice is broad, with key components.
Here are some more definitions, as understanding the importance of social justice is key in being able to cultivate and uphold it.
Several organizations and institutions provide their own definitions for social justice. Here are a few:
“Social justice may be broadly understood as the fair and compassionate distribution of the fruits of economic growth.” -United Nations
“Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities. Social workers aim to open the doors of access and opportunity for everyone, particularly those in greatest need.” -National Association of Social Workers
“Social justice encompasses economic justice. Social justice is the virtue which guides us in creating those organized human interactions we call institutions. In turn, social institutions, when justly organized, provide us with access to what is good for the person, both individually and in our associations with others. Social justice also imposes on each of us a personal responsibility to work with others to design and continually perfect our institutions as tools for personal and social development.” -Center for Economic and Social Justice
While formal definitions for social justice vary in wording, there are commonalities among them.
Equal rights
Equal opportunity
Equal treatment
With these core values in mind, we can define the phrase as such: Social justice means equal rights and equitable opportunities for all.
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