social justice

[soh-shuhl juhs-tis]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of social justice¹

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

They wanted to politicize the act of gardening and place it within a broader social justice framework.

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The issue of prisoners earning low wages while battling fires emerged as a popular social justice cause in recent years.

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There is physical violence in “Picket Line,” but no central crime to be solved, only a struggle for social justice.

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He said Minneapolis residents’ commitment to social justice, as seen in the 2020 protests following the police murder of George Floyd, has motivated his mayoral bid.

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The company partnered with the NFL in 2019 to consult on live music events and social justice initiatives, including producing and selecting performers for the Super Bowl halftime show.

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