jeudi 23 mai 2019

Exploring Concepts And Definitions Of Social Justice

By Shirley Anderson


Different people often interpret different areas and concepts of society in different ways. Officially, when it comes to social justice, the term relates to the concept of fair and just practices between society and individuals. In most cases, this is measured by personal identity, lifestyle, social privilege, personal activity and distribution of wealth.

Most recently, the practice is now being used to break barriers in the areas of economic status, racial inequality, social mobility and LGBTQ+ rights and equality. In addition, most individuals working in this area are now trying to establish rights with regards to a number of institutional processes, not only in the United States but around the world.

Institutions often include equal employment opportunities, distribution of wealth, labor laws, regulation of markets, public services, public schools, public health centers, social insurance and taxation. In most cases, interpretation of these rights are mediated by different ethical and cultural traditions. Whereas, most all areas emphasize equality between individuals and the use of power in responsible positions.

The practice of this type of justice is often invoked during philosophical debates and discussions related to local, regional, national and international history. In most cases, the differences include people whom are physically or developmentally disabled, the environment, immigration reform, racial and economic equality. Over the last several decades, LGBTQ+, and modified gender identity have become part and parcel to the overall movement.

In most cases, the social aspect of the justice system can be traced back to the theology of Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Paine's belief in philosophical ideologies and theories. Although, the term did not become used explicitly until the late 1700s. Whereas, it went on to be used repeatedly during the 1848 revolutions and on into the twentieth century in which the term gained more popularity.

While research shows that the term dates back to the No 7 Federalist Papers in which it was used for the first time in print, it actually dates back to long before the 1700s. Although, it was not until the late industrial period when Americans began using the term on a regular basis. After which, the phrase began appearing in a number of law suits and educational materials at colleges and universities around the world.

In the latter part of the industrial revolution, progressive American scholars began using the term more frequently. After which, it was also used in establishing the International Labor Organization. Once the labor organization was established, the term began to spread more rapidly around the world, with different countries providing different concepts and meanings.

While originally it was believed that a Jesuit priest had coined the phrase, this has often been challenged. For, there is no clear timeline as to when the term was first used. In some cases, there are reports that the term dates as far back as the first concept of Enlightenment and Buddhism. Whereas, others suggest it is a far more recent term used to define the rights of individuals within larger societies.




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