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What is Social Justice?


Social justice is a concept that advocates for "fair treatment of all people in a society, including respect for the rights of minorities and equitable distribution of resources among members of a community" ("Social Justice," n.d.). It is a "standard used to assess the fairness of a society" (Blomley, 2009).

Social justice spans different aspects of life including political equality, economic equality, legal equality, and social equality. The resources below will introduce you to social justice concepts and issues.

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References


Blomley, N. (2009). Social Justice. In D. Gregory, The dictionary of human geography (5th ed.). Blackwell Publishers. Credo Reference: https://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/bkhumgeo/social_justice/0?institutionId=943 This link opens in a new window

Social justice. (n.d.) In Dictionary.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020, from https://www.dictionary.com/browse/social-justice This link opens in a new window