Social Justice

Socrates explained justice as

• punishing wrong does

• for well being of all people

• being fair

• respecting others

In ancient Indian society, justice was associated with

• Karma

• Maya

• Dharma

• Krodh

Confucius, the famous Chinese philosopher argued that the primary duty of the kings is to

• punish wrongdoers

• avoid paying taxes

• sympathize with wrongdoers

• ensuring basic human treatment

Immanuel Kant said human beings possess dignity. Dignity means

• Basic human treatment

• Respecting others

• Punishing wrongdoers

• Providing people rights

What is social justice?

• lack of fairness or justice.

• giving each person their due

• a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude

Why is social justice important?

• it protects the habitats of endangered animals

• it promotes a cleaner and healthier environment

• it promotes and works toward a society that celebrates diversity and equality

Which principle of social justice at first looks like contradicting the principle of equal treatment?

• Proportionate Justice:

• Recognition of special needs

• Equal treatment for equals

From the following category, who requires special need:

a. Child with genetic disorder

b. Child with dark complexion

• Child with genetic disorder

• Child with dark complexion

"Military commando gets higher salary vis-à-vis his counterparts."

Which principle of social justice is applied here?

• Equal treatment for equals

• Recognition of special needs

• Proportionate Justice

The Social Justice principle of Equal Treatment for Equals requires

• disregarding people's merit

• no discrimination on the basis of caste, race, class, gender or other group identities

• creating biases towards one group, more than the others