social justice

Question 1

social justice

Answer 1

Social justice relates to fairness within society

Question 2

principles of social justice

Answer 2

HEAP
Human rights
Equity
Access
Participation

Question 3

H

Human rights

Answer 3

• Human rights relate to the freedoms and conditions that every person is entitled to, regardless of factors such as race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and sex
• Governments must work to ensure that all people have their human rights protected, respected and promoted.

Question 4

E

Equity

Answer 4

• Disadvantaged individuals and groups need to have their specific challenges addressed, so they can achieve the same level of health and wellbeing as others in the population.
• In this sense, equity relates to providing more support for those who need it.

Question 5

A

Access

Answer 5

All people must have adequate access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, including food, safe water, shelter, education, employment, income and health care, and to participate in the decisions that affect their lives, such as if and when they get married or have children, or the sorts of jobs they do.

Question 6

P

Participation

Answer 6

Everyone in society has the opportunity to participate in their community and have their voice represented.