SOCIAL JUSTICE

justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

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.”

The five main principles of social justice include access to resources, equity, participation, diversity, and human rights.

9 Biggest Social Justice Issues of 2020:


Climate justice. …
Healthcare. …
Refugee crisis. …
Racial Injustice. …
Income Gap. …
Gun Violence. …
Hunger and food insecurity.

Social justice promotes fairness and equity across many aspects of society. For example, it promotes equal economic, educational and workplace opportunities. It’s also important to the safety and security of individuals and communities.

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