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

“Let us continue united, advancing toward economic stability, social justice, and the welfare state we deserve to achieve!”

From The Wall Street Journal

Supporters of the bill included the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action, a statewide nonprofit that works for economic and social justice.

From Los Angeles Times

An earlier protest started at 3 p.m. and was organized by the social justice organization Dare to Struggle, said member Connor Atwood.

From Los Angeles Times

He later started projecting a saviour figure rooted in social justice in his movies.

From BBC

Environmental justice is racial justice is health justice is social justice.

From Salon