{"id":12929,"date":"2020-02-13T16:06:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T15:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/?p=12929"},"modified":"2022-08-07T14:23:28","modified_gmt":"2022-08-07T12:23:28","slug":"what-does-social-justice-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Social Justice Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Justice is the concept of fairness. <em>Social justice<\/em> is fairness as it manifests in society. That includes fairness in healthcare, employment, housing, and more. In a socially-just society, human rights are respected and discrimination is not allowed to flourish. What\u2019s the origin of the phrase \u201csocial justice?\u201d It was most likely first used in the 1780s and appears in Paper #7 of <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.loc.gov\/federalist-papers\/full-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Federalist Papers<\/a>. As the Industrial Revolution wound down, American legal scholars applied the term to economics. Today, its use has expanded significantly and applies to all parts of society. It\u2019s seen through the lens of traits like race, class, sexuality, and gender. What does social justice look like?<\/p>\n<p><em>Take a free course on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/social-justice-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Social Justice by top universities and NGOs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The principles of social justice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For social justice to become a reality, four pillars must be built: human rights, access, participation, and equity. Social justice can\u2019t be achieved without these four principles.<\/p>\n<h3>Human rights<\/h3>\n<p>The connection between social justice and human rights has strengthened over the years to the point where many use \u201csocial justice\u201d and \u201chuman rights\u201d interchangeably. While they are technically different, it\u2019s clear to activists that one can\u2019t thrive without the other. When a society is just, it protects and respects everyone\u2019s human rights. When a society respects and promotes human rights, social justice flourishes. This connection is essential because human rights are recognized globally. When activists fight for social justice, they can lean on the connection with human rights to hold governments, corporations, and individuals accountable.<\/p>\n<h3>Access<\/h3>\n<p>A just society depends on access to essentials like shelter, food, medical care, and education. It isn\u2019t enough for a society to invest in innovations or create new opportunities; society must also prioritize access. If access is restricted based on factors like gender, race, or class, it leads to suffering for individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Social justice activists spend a lot of time working to restore and increase access for everyone and not just a few select groups.<\/p>\n<h3>Participation<\/h3>\n<p>Who gets to have a say in society? Social justice isn\u2019t possible if only a few voices are respected. Unfortunately, the voices of the marginalized and vulnerable are often silenced in favor of those with more wealth, cultural influence, and political power. This is even the case when people have good intentions and want to address major societal problems. If the voices of those most affected aren\u2019t heard, solutions are likely to fail or possibly make things worse. Participation must be promoted, encouraged, and rewarded so everyone \u2013 especially those who haven\u2019t had a chance to participate before \u2013 can speak.<\/p>\n<h3>Equity<\/h3>\n<p>Many people believe \u201cequality\u201d is one of the principles of social justice, but it\u2019s actually \u201cequity.\u201d What\u2019s the difference? Equity takes into account the effects of discrimination and aims for an equal outcome. There\u2019s an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/2016\/09\/birth-weird-life-afterlife-internet-meme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">often-cited and adapted graphic<\/a> (originally created by business professor Craig Froehle) which demonstrates this clearly and simply: <a href=\"http:\/\/madewithangus.com\/portfolio\/equality-vs-equity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three people are trying to <\/a>watch a baseball game over a fence. All of them stand on a box. One can easily see the field, while the other can just barely see, while the last person is still unable to watch. \u201cEquality\u201d has given everyone just one box to stand on, even though the tallest person doesn\u2019t need a box and one box doesn\u2019t allow the shortest person to see. \u201cEquity\u201d gives the tallest person\u2019s box to the shortest person, allowing them to see. Now, everyone can watch the game.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Examples of social justice issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When the four principles we discussed above are prioritized, a socially-just society is possible. Where do these principles need to be applied? Depending on the place, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/magazine\/social-justice-movies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social justice issues<\/a> are more pressing than others. That said, most societies struggle with similar issues. Here are three examples:<\/p>\n<h3>Racial inequality<\/h3>\n<p>Racial inequality is one of the most common social justice issues in the world. Most nations have a history of racial discrimination and prejudice of some kind. As an example, the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow persists in the United States. Racial inequality affects a racial group\u2019s ability to find work, get access to healthcare, and receive an equal education. Because race is not a biological reality, but rather a social and political construct with real consequences, progress takes social and political solutions.<\/p>\n<h3>Gender inequality<\/h3>\n<p>The way things stand, it will take 135 years for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/04\/01\/wef-covid-worsened-the-gender-gap-it-will-take-135-years-to-close.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">global gender equality<\/a> to become a reality. Obstacles like the gender pay gap, weakening reproductive rights, and unequal education opportunities hold women back. The Covid-19 pandemic also erased a lot of progress as its impact on work and household responsibilities hit women harder. Social justice activists consider gender equality, which intersects with other issues like racial and sexual equality, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/10-reasons-why-gender-equality-is-important\/\">most important social justice issues<\/a> of our time.<\/p>\n<h3>LGBTQ+ rights<\/h3>\n<p>People in the LGBTQ+ community <a href=\"https:\/\/williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu\/press\/ncvs-lgbt-violence-press-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">face high levels<\/a> of violence and discrimination. Prejudice at home, in the workplace, and at school could be a big reason why. Among other challenges, prejudice affects a person\u2019s ability to find employment, shelter, healthcare, and safety. In recent years, the trans and non-binary community has experienced a surge of discrimination, which is already leading to violence and a rollback of rights. The state of LGBTQ+ rights is more in peril in some places than others, but even in the most progressive countries, social justice for the LGBTQ+ community is not well-established. As an example, by March 2022, almost 240 anti-LGBTQ rights &#8211; most targeting trans people &#8211; were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/nbc-out\/out-politics-and-policy\/nearly-240-anti-lgbtq-bills-filed-2022-far-targeting-trans-people-rcna20418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">filed in the United States<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Explore our collection of free <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/magazine\/lgbtq-online-courses-on-health-diversity-and-inclusion\/\"><em>LGBTQ+ online courses<\/em><\/a><em> if you would like to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Courses to increase your understanding of social justice <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Social justice is a broad field with many branches. Within the field, you can explore topics like feminism, racism, climate change, poverty, and more. To learn more, here are five courses to consider:<\/p>\n<h3>#1. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/feminism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Feminism and Social Justice (University of California Santa Cruz)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This online MOOC, which is adapted from Distinguished Professor Bettina Aptheker\u2019s iconic course, offers students a fascinating journey through feminist history using three events: the Empire Zinc strike, the trial of Angelia Davis, and the #MeToo Movement. Students examine a working definition of \u201cfeminism,\u201d explore the causes and effects of the three major events, and engage in discussions. The course takes about 8 hours to complete over four weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>#2. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare (The University of Michigan)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This course is part of the \u201cAddressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare\u201d specialization. Students explore what causes racial inequity in healthcare, which is one of the most urgent and significant social justice issues. Topics covered include the United States healthcare system, the history of racial discrimination in healthcare, and how the system still perpetuates racial disparities. With 3-5 hours of study per week, most students can complete the course in about 5 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>#3. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/environmental-justice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice (The University of Michigan)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The final course of the \u201cEnvironment on Global Public Health\u201d specialization, this course can be taken on its own if you\u2019re interested in environmental justice, risk management, and more. In this course, students are introduced to environmental justice and EJ issues around the world. You\u2019ll also learn what groups are most vulnerable to environmental health hazards, how to employ a 4-step risk assessment, and how to mitigate environmental injustices. The course takes about 17 hours to complete and can be audited for free with limited access.<\/p>\n<h3>#4. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/world-change\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">How To Change The World (Wesleyan University)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cHow to Change the World\u201d covers topics such as gender, education, poverty, activism, the environment, technology, and healthcare. If you\u2019re looking for a broad overview of the most important social justice issues facing the world today, this course is a great choice. Students engage with videos, readings, quizzes, and discussions. Taught over six weeks, the course takes about 26 hours to complete.<\/p>\n<h3>#5. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/love-social-justice1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Love as a Force For Social Justice (Stanford)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Can love make the world a better place? What is the role of love in social justice movements? In this course, students are introduced to different types of love, non-violent communication, and how to apply love as a force for social justice. By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of love\u2019s role in community, connection, and change. Topics include biological, social, psychological, and religious perspectives on love. The course takes six weeks to complete or 28 hours.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What social justice means<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Social justice means everyone\u2019s human rights are respected, protected, and promoted. Everyone has access to equal opportunities and the resources necessary to thrive. This doesn\u2019t guarantee a perfectg society where everyone is always happy; however, everyone will have a fighting chance at the life they want. They aren\u2019t held back by things they can\u2019t control like systemic barriers, prejudice, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/magazine\/5-free-courses-on-equality-and-non-discrimination\/\">discrimination<\/a>. There isn\u2019t one clear framework for what successful social justice looks like in practice, but that\u2019s why principles like participation and equity are so important. As long as a nation values social justice and remains committed to its principles, true progress is possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":12954,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8805],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-issues","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Does Social Justice Mean? | Human Rights Careers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Does Social Justice Mean?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Human Rights Careers\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HumanRightsCareers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-02-13T15:06:20+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-08-07T12:23:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/equity-2355700_1280.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"853\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Emmaline Soken-Huberty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@HuRiCareers\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@HuRiCareers\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Emmaline Soken-Huberty\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Emmaline Soken-Huberty\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6f1a5aa6d77a682162b2d76bcf1628e4\"},\"headline\":\"What Does Social Justice Mean?\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-02-13T15:06:20+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-08-07T12:23:28+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/\"},\"wordCount\":1526,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/equity-2355700_1280.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Issues\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/what-does-social-justice-mean\/\",\"name\":\"What Does Social Justice Mean? 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