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

The pope also called attention to rising poverty and inequality, particularly affecting children and the elderly, and appealed for renewed commitment to social justice and care for the poor.

From Salon

The two women have known each other for more than 15 years, previously worked at a school together and have always connected on social justice work.

From Los Angeles Times

"Teaching assistants support some of our most vulnerable learners and deserve, in line with our commitment to social justice, to be recognised, remunerated and treated fairly for the fantastic work that they do."

From BBC

Originally built as an office block in 1963, the Centre Point tower next to Tottenham Court Road underground station, remained unoccupied for over a decade, angering social justice campaigners.

From BBC

He has been one of the bishops leading the Church's response to social justice issues in the UK, including praising the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap.

From BBC