What is Social Justice?

• Social justice refers to a political and philosophical

theory that focuses on the concept of fairness in
relations between individuals in society and equal
access to wealth, opportunities, and social privileges.
-the treatment of fellow human beings regardless
of race, sex, gender, social class, age, religion,
or other characteristic of
background or group characteristics
Social Justice and the

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND

PROPERTY RIGHTS
1. Right to property entitled to protection – social
justice however does not propose to
destroy property rights or distribution of
wealth. Only rights deprive without due
process
2. Poverty not an excuse for violating right of property
owner
What is the difference between
Social Equity and Social Equality?
• Equality – The quality or state of being
equal and having the same rights, social
status.
• Equity – Implies giving as much
advantage, consideration, or latitude to
one party what he needed actually.
Gender equality and Equity
Gender equality and Equity are
among the core human rights that
are most valued by the UN,
to maintain different
standards of behavior and
morality compared to their male
counterparts
What is Gender Equity?
means fairness of treatment for men
and women according to their
respective needs
Equality = Sameness
Equity = Fairness
What is Gender inequality?
Men often experience better opportunities,
more freedom, and higher social regard than
women
What is Sex?
biological differences between
males and females, including their
reproductive systems, hormones,
and genetic makeup
What is Gender?
socially constructed roles,
behaviors, and expectations
associated with being male or
female