social Justice

Social justice. A term used very commonly in some parts of the world, and a term some ears have never heard. So what is it anyway? Simply defined, social justice is the ability people have to realize their potential in the society where they live. However, it depends who you ask. According to Matthew Robinson, social justice is defined as "... promoting a just society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity.” It exists when, and only when all people share a common humanity and therefore have a right to equal treatment, human rights support, and a fair allocation of community resources. Under the conditions of social justice, people should not be discriminated against, and their welfare and well-being should not be constrained or prejudiced on the basis of gender, sexuality, religion, age, race, belief, disability socioeconomic circumstances, or other characteristic of background or group membership (Toowoomba Cathloc Education, 2006). For the most part, social justice is equated with the notion of equality or equal opportunity in society.

The elements of social justice really vary from person to person, and can have different meanings. Some people may feel there are more. One very important one is Self-love and Knowledge. It is important for people to learn about who they are and where they come from.

A sense of dignity in their culture, heritage, religion, skin tone and gender is cultivated in peoples lives. Here, negative stereotypes about that specific persons identity is deconstructed. Respecting others is crucial (Shelton, 2009). People need to share their knowledge about their own cultural background with each other. The goal here is to create a climate of respect for diversity through learning to list...

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...Justice for a Fair Globalization is just one recent example of the UN system’s commitment to social justice. The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all through employment, social protection, social dialogue, and fundamental principles and rights at work. Exactly what many of the elements of social justice entail. In 2007, the General Assembly made February 20th the World Day of Social Justice. When doing this, it invited Member States to devote the day to promoting events and activities that are in accordance with those of the World Summit for Social Development. According to the UN, “Observance of World Day of Social Justice should support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all” (United Nations, 2014).