social justice

Definitions

Fairness in society.

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The leisure class enjoyed advantages for which there was no basis in social justice; this necessarily made it oppressive, limited its sympathies, and caused it to invent⟳ theories by which to justify⟳ its privileges.”

“Our hope⟳ for creative living lies in our ability to re-establish the spiritual ends of our lives in personal character and social justice.”

“The second challenge⟳ surfaces when we consider⟳ what it means to practice social justice. Generally, because most people see⟳ themselves as valuing social justice, most people also see⟳ themselves as acting justly in their lives. In response to questions about how they practice social justice, many would say⟳ that they treat⟳ everyone the same without regard to differences; because they do this, their actions are aligned with their values.”

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