noun phrase · academic
social justice
UK/ˈsəʊʃəl ˈdʒʌstɪs/US/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈdʒʌstɪs/SO·cial JU·stice
The principle of fair distribution of resources, rights and opportunities in society.
Examples
“Policies aimed at social justice often focus on education and healthcare access.”
“Debates about social justice shape many modern welfare reforms.”
“Many activists frame poverty as an issue of social justice.”
Band 8 sentence
“Addressing structural barriers in education is essential if a society genuinely wants to advance social justice rather than merely reduce poverty rates.”
Collocations
- promote social justice
- issues of social justice
Word family
Common mistakes
social fairness→social justice
justice social→social justice
Say it for a higher band
5social fairness→6social equality→7+social justice
Synonyms
social equity
Easily confused
social equality
“They campaigned for greater social equality in education outcomes.”
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