Social Justice And Its Impact On Human Development

According to Oxford Dictionary, Social Justice is â€Å"justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society†. Simply put, it is the collective group of ideas and institutions that aim to achieve the most equitable form of society, with the main goal of these institutions being positive human development. The ideas and institutions that, theoretically, are meant to contribute toward social justice include health care, human rights in the workforce, education, public services, equal opportunity rights, just to name a few. The UN describes social justice as â€Å"the fair and compassionate distribution of the fruits of economic growth† and claim that it emerged during the Industrial Revolution as a â€Å"protest against exploitation of labour and as a focal point for the development to improve human condition†. As is evident in the UN’s stance, social justice has been a prevalent topic for some time, long before the industrial revolution. The basic ideology that if an individual does their part in society, the society will in turn provide for them has existed in cultures across the globe for centuries, but following through and ensuring that no one is â€Å"harmed† in the process is what has proven to be difficult. Attempts to form bonds with international markets and develop growth of domestic markets through globalization have had negative impacts on the nation’s job market, putting its own citizens jobless and barely able to sustain a proper day-to-dayShow MoreRela tedSocial Justice, Social, And Justice953 Words   |  4 PagesSocial Justice Competencies Abstract I did some research on social justice competencies and today I am going to discuss with you my findings. I am going to talk about why social justice matters, social justice with counselors and counseling psychologists, social justice competencies with group workers, and social justice paradigm. 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