Social justice facts for kids
Social justice is a big idea about fairness for everyone. It means making sure all people have equal chances and are treated well. This is true no matter their background, how much money they have, or where they come from. It's about stopping unfair treatment and making sure everyone gets what they need to live a good life.
This idea helps create a world where everyone is respected. It aims to fix problems that cause some people to be left out or treated badly.
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What is Social Justice?
Social justice is a way of looking at how society works. It asks if things are fair for everyone. It means that basic rights and opportunities should be available to all. This includes things like good education, healthcare, and safe places to live. It also means having a voice in decisions that affect your life.
Why is Social Justice Important?
Social justice is very important for a peaceful world. When people feel treated fairly, there is less conflict. Organizations like the International Labour Organization (ILO) believe it helps create lasting peace. The ILO works to make sure workers around the world are treated fairly.
The Vienna Declaration also talks about social justice. It says that learning about human rights is key to understanding social justice. It helps people know their rights and stand up for them.
Who Thinks About Social Justice?
Many thinkers and leaders have discussed social justice. Modern philosophers, like John Rawls, have written a lot about it. They explore what a truly fair society would look like. They think about how resources and opportunities should be shared.
The idea of social justice has been around for a long time. It helps guide how countries make laws and policies. It encourages everyone to work towards a more equal and fair world.
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Images for kids
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An artist's rendering of what Plato might have looked like. From Raphael's early 16th century painting "Scuola di Atene".
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Roman copy in marble of a Greek bronze bust of Aristotle by Lysippos, c. 330 BC. The alabaster mantle is modern.
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Bust of Socrates
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Social justice has been traditionally credited to be coined by Jesuit priest Luigi Taparelli in the 1840s, but the expression is older
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Thomas Pogge
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See also
In Spanish: Justicia social para niños
