Social (in)justice and (in)equality
Four types of justice 1. Retributive justice: Seeking to punish the offender. The offender made to suffer as the victim has done. Seeking to punish the offender. The offender made to suffer as the victim has done. 2. Restorative justice (corrective justice): Putting things back as they should be. Offender proves they are sorry. Restorative justice seeks to help the victim and the offender. Putting things back as they should be. Offender proves they are sorry. Restorative justice seeks to help the victim and the offender. BBC video 1 BBC video 2 BBC video 1BBC video 2 3. Distributive justice (economic justice): Fairness in what people receive, i.e. their fair share. Fairness in what people receive, i.e. their fair share. BBC video BBC video 4. Procedural justice: Process used to share goods. People might accept less of a share if they think the process used was fair, i.e. fair play. Process used to share goods. People might accept less of a share if they think the process used was fair, i.e. fair play.
Social justice Social justice can include all four types of justice, but is mainly concerned with: Social justice can include all four types of justice, but is mainly concerned with: distributive justice and distributive justice and equality of opportunities. equality of opportunities. Social justice takes discrimination, prejudice and equality of opportunities into consideration. Social justice takes discrimination, prejudice and equality of opportunities into consideration. Social justice is about respecting diversity; respecting the dignity of every human being; valuing human rights and seeking solidarity and equality. Social justice is about respecting diversity; respecting the dignity of every human being; valuing human rights and seeking solidarity and equality.
A world of extreme wealth And extreme poverty Source: Development and Inequality website BBC video
Effects of (in)equality Inequality affects health Inequality affects health A person’s well-being and how long they live is influenced significantly by: A person’s well-being and how long they live is influenced significantly by: Where they live (north or south; suburbs or inner-city): The Post Code Lottery Where they live (north or south; suburbs or inner-city): The Post Code Lottery Their socio-economic background Their socio-economic background Their ethnic group Their ethnic group Their income Their income What type of employment they are in What type of employment they are in Their education!! Their education!!
Spectrum of Inequality Source: LHO website
The World Bank: Board of Directors Source: World Bank website
Freedom and independence Real social justice can only occur when: Real social justice can only occur when: Women and men have the freedom to choose how they want to live Women and men have the freedom to choose how they want to live Women have the same economic opportunities as men, and thus do not become dependent on, and exploited by, men Women have the same economic opportunities as men, and thus do not become dependent on, and exploited by, men
Social Justice and Sustainable Development are linked Sustainable development can be hindered by socio-economic inequality and injustice: Sustainable development can be hindered by socio-economic inequality and injustice: More inequality and injustice = More political instability More inequality and injustice = More political instability Political instability can reduce economic growth and hinder development Political instability can reduce economic growth and hinder development Inequality and injustice can be bad for environmental sustainability Inequality and injustice can be bad for environmental sustainability
References Changing Minds website: Changing Minds website: Development and Inequality website: Development and Inequality website: LHO (London Health Observatory) Spectrum of Inequality. On-line at: LHO (London Health Observatory) Spectrum of Inequality. On-line at: Maiese, M. (2003) Types of justice. On-line at: Maiese, M. (2003) Types of justice. On-line at: World Bank website: heSitePK:278036,00.html World Bank website: heSitePK:278036,00.html heSitePK:278036,00.html heSitePK:278036,00.html