Justice: An Overview

Definition of Justice

• Justice is generally understood as fairness.
• It's a crucial concept for most people but interpreted differently across various groups.

Types of Justice

Social Justice

• Advocates for equal economic, political, and social opportunities.
• Regardless of race, gender, or religion.

Distributive Justice

• Concerns the equitable allocation of resources and assets within society.

Environmental Justice

• Ensures fair treatment concerning environmental burdens and benefits.
• Strives for fairness among all individuals in environmental policies and practices.

Restorative or Corrective Justice

• Aims to mend or heal those who have suffered unfair treatment.

Retributive Justice

• Focuses on punishing wrongdoers.
• The punishment is objective and proportionate to the wrongdoing.

Procedural Justice

• Involves implementing legal decisions through fair and unbiased processes.

Importance of Justice

• Justice is a fundamental moral value in law and politics.
• Legal and political systems aim to maintain "law and order."
• Achieving true "law and order" is impossible without also achieving justice.