SOCIAL JUSTICE

Definitions and Quotations

 Social Justice…
 Ideal condition in which all members of a
society have the same basic rights,
security, opportunities, obligations and
social benefits. * Social legislation: Laws
aimed at promoting the social functioning
of individuals and groups and at protecting
their rights.
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 Social Justice…
 Social justice refers to the concept of a
just society, where "justice" refers to more
than just 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.
 Quotations
 Social justice means moving towards a
society where all hungry are fed, all sick
are cared for, the environment is
treasured, and we treat each other with
love and compassion. Not an easy goal,
for sure, but certainly one worth giving our
lives for!
 - Medea Benjamin, co-founder Global
Exchange and Code Pink
 Social justice means complete and
genuine equality of all people.
 - Paul George, executive director
Pennisula Peace and Justice Center
 Words Associated
with Social Justice
 Equality for all
 Distribution of wealth
 Just/fair
 Human rights
 Awareness
 Charity
 Responsibility
 Areas we will be covering:

 Criminal Justice system

 Poverty and Homelessness
 Gender/Race Equality
 The Environment
 Global justice