social justice
nounUK /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
US /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
Social justice means making sure everyone is treated fairly and gets the same chances in life.
The class talked about social justice and how to help people who are treated unfairly.
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2. The idea that everyone should have the same rights and opportunities, no matter who they are.
Social justice means everyone can go to school and see a doctor.
3. A movement that works to fix unfair rules so all people are treated equally.
People marched for social justice so that everyone could vote.
4. Fair treatment of all people in a society, especially those who have been treated badly.
The group works for social justice by helping poor families.