In term of equality and access to wealth and resources, not the fair treatment by the law.
2006-09-05 00:18:07 · 9 answers · asked by Better life @ Better world.com 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
yes we call it socialism
2006-09-05 00:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Justice is a function of government. Capitalism is a theory of economics. People are considered equal according to the law in the United States. But their access to wealth is determined by what they own or can borrow.
A government can mandate social justice by passing laws regulating economics and commerce. If wealth and resources are confiscated by the government to distribute to citizens you will probably do not get social justice.
2006-09-05 07:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by jude2918 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Social justice" is the catch phrase for socialism and being antagonistic to capitalism, no it is not practical nor has it ever worked in ANY country where it has been tried.
Despite what you have been told in the propaganda people in our country are equal, and they have equal opportunity. There is no guarantee of equal outcomes however, it is what you make of it. If you make BAD decisions it will cost you. If you sit on your *** watching the clock everyday and not giving 100% effort it will cost you in lost opportunity.
It is what you make of it. If you are unhappy with your lot in life, look back at your decisions and your effort, that is where the problem will be, not in this wonderful country that is wide open with opportunity.
2006-09-08 10:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No system is perfect and to improve must therefore allow adaptation to change, which is unavoidable. Change by consent, a feature of a free economy in which consumers express their choices by their spending and election of rulers , is a key feature of capitalism. Alternative systems, based on state ownership and/or control restrict choice, resist change and prevent living standards rising through endeavour. Laws preventing monopolistic tendencies and ensuring opportunity for all are essential.
2006-09-05 08:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by J M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose anything is possible. But when I see how well non capitalist nations like Cuba and North Korea are dealing with 'social justice' I think maybe our system may not be as bad as some people would have us believe. Ask yourself where YOU would rather live?
2006-09-05 07:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, however it cannot be forced equality. It has to be equality of access to essential underlying skills and equality of access to protective insurance.
In the United States it is equality of access to education, health, life and disability insurance. Capitalism does not depend upon equal distribution, but it does depend upon giving the greatest access to the largest number of people to base underlying skills.
The US is falling behind Europe in this according to current data. Part of this is the odd system of education access the US has. It is a hodge podge of free and paid for education and training. Germany has free education at all levels if you qualify for it.
2006-09-05 07:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by OPM 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Our Capitalist System has always given people better treatment under the law than any of the socialist or communist countries.
2006-09-05 07:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure, in fact I say it's only practical within a capitalist system, and no other. Look how many unlikely poor people end up rich b/c they have a great idea.
2006-09-05 07:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Entirely if you dont look after your past present workforce is the day you dont have a future workforce.
2006-09-05 07:37:34 · answer #9 · answered by joseph m 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋