social justice Flashcards
(8 cards)
define social justice
the rights of all people in our world are considered in a fair and equitable manner
list the 3 principals of social justice
access and equity
diversity
supportive environments
define access and equity
ensuring resources and services are allocated at the needs of specific populations with the goal of equality. this ensures a more balanced access for all and more equitable allocation of funding and resources
example of access and equity
rural and remote - closing the gap
it ensures access to healthcare for atsi in remote communities increasing life expectancy
allows for increased access to primary and secondary prevention methods
define diversity
valuing of people for who they are and ensuring the health promotion meets their needs and is delivered in an appropriate manner
exists through income, location, culture, physical and mental abilities, language ect
example of diversity
training of atsi people to deliver health services
deliver education in the right areas (providing education in spanish in spain)
define supportive environments
environments were people live, work and play to protect people from threats to their health
example of supportive environments
national road safety strategy - there has been many changes to the law of road such as introduction of speed cameras and speed limits