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Social Justice

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

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Understanding Justice - Historical Perspectives

  • Justice is like love - we understand it intuitively even if we cannot define it precisely
  • Justice concerns public life and how social goods and duties are distributed in society
  • Ancient Indian society: Justice was associated with dharma, and maintaining dharma was the primary duty of kings
2

Principles of Justice

  • Three main principles of justice in modern society
  • 1. Equal Treatment for Equals: All individuals deserve equal rights and treatment as human beings
  • 2. Proportionate Justice: Rewarding people according to their effort, skills, and contribution
3

Just Distribution and Social Justice

  • Social justice requires more than fair laws - it needs fair distribution of resources
  • Governments may need to redistribute resources to create a level playing field
  • Social justice requires basic equality of life conditions and opportunities
4

John Rawls' Theory of Justice

  • Problem: People naturally choose what benefits them personally
  • Solution: 'Veil of Ignorance' - imagine choosing society's rules without knowing your position
  • Under the veil of ignorance, people would think from the perspective of the worst-off

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