UNDSW-US 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Institutional Racism, Sexually Transmitted Infection, 110Th United States Congress
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Social justice--fairness and equity in the protection of civil and human rights, the treatment of individuals, the distribution of opportunity, and the assurance of personal and economic opportunity. Concept gained attention in john mill"s essay utilitarianism. he advocated that all resources and other bene ts of living in a society should be distributed according to recognizable principles of justice. Called for decision makers to attend to the common good, whereby citizens would work collaboratively to build communities and programs that would contribute to the good of others. Today, this concept is viewed from both political and philosophical perspectives. The goal is full participation of all groups in a society that is mutually shape to meet their needs and ensures that all of its members are psychologically safe and secure. It focuses on how individual rights are protected and supported in day-to-day interactions as well as within the fabric of society.