social justice

American  

[soh-shuhl juhs-tis] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈdʒʌs tɪs /

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of social justice

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

“It is important to recognize the collective work of thousands who have advanced social justice, labor rights, and community empowerment,” the district said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

“There are few countries that punch above their weight in social justice and social impact,” he says, and he always looks to draw connections with other cultures around the world.

From Los Angeles Times

And one of his best-known pieces is of Martin Luther King Jr. in a hoodie, meant to evoke the image of Trayvon Martin, the slain 17-year-old whose death inspired a social justice movement.

From Los Angeles Times

Biden praised Jackson’s determination and commitment to social justice, while Clinton recalled Jackson as someone who pushed political leaders to address inequality and expand opportunity for disadvantaged communities.

From Salon

Many of them, like Sojourner Truth and Victoria Woodhull, became important spokeswomen for other social justice movements.

From Literature