Could someone please define 'social justice' for me?

Question

Thanks. I've seen this particular word tossed around a lot lately, and I know the range of answers I'll get will be huge. But if you could contribute what it means in your opinion I would appreciate it, thanks for participating.

Answer 1

Living with the choices we make.

Answer 2

Social justice mostly refers to an ideal of society, where "justice" refers to economic status rather than to the administration of laws. It is based on the idea of a society which gives individuals and groups fair treatment and a just share of the benefits of society, although what is "fair treatment" and a "just share" must remain unclear or subject to interpretation.

Social justice is both a philosophical problem and an important issue in politics. It can be argued that everyone wishes to live in a just society, but different political ideologies have different conceptions of what a 'just society' actually is. The term "social justice" itself tends to be used by those ideologies who believe that present day society is highly unjust - and these are usually left-wing ideologies, advocating a more extensive use of democracy and income redistribution, a more egalitarian society. The right-wing has its own conception of social justice, but generally believes that it is best achieved through the operation of a free market, and the promotion of philanthropy and charity. Both right and left tend to agree on the importance of rule of law, human rights, and some form of a welfare safety net (though the left supports this to a greater extent than the right).

Answer 3

Social Justice is when you do something wrong and the courts give you a Public Defender who will automatically malpractice you and steer you in the wrong direction.

Answer 4

For me it means that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and that everyone who works hard and makes an effort can be successful.But it also means that anyone who works has enough money to provide food,shelter and health care.
It also means that people who have set backs because of disability,illness or other misfortune get assistance of the community so they can get back on their feet.It also means that those of us who aren't talented or able,despite their best efforts and intentions, to be successful still have enough money to survive..

Answer 5

The right to have: Home to live in, Job, health care, free education, my vote count in a voting election one man one vote.

Answer 6

social justice is a phrase used by the rich its a play on words ...they spell it justice but they mean ' JUST-US"